Carne Guisada I

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A traditional Tex-Mex dish featuring beef and gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or in tacos or flour tortillas.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon shortening

  • 1 ½ pounds cubed stew meat

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

  • 2 fresh jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and diced

  • 2 chopped tomatoes

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • water as needed

Directions

  1. Melt the shortening in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the meat and brown well on all sides. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the canned tomatoes, jalapeno chile peppers, fresh tomatoes, cumin, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat is tender. (Note: If mixture is too thick, add water as needed. Or if mixture is too thin, combine some cornstarch and water and add to thicken.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
18g Fat
12g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 314mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 21mg 24%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1021mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.