Beef Stew (Mexican Cowboy Stew or Carne Guisada) Recipe

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Beef Stew (Mexican Cowboy Stew or Carne Guisada)
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Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs round roast, cubed
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 tsp spices , cumin and peppercorns
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions:

  1. Cut meat in cubes and brown in hot oil.
  2. Grind spices and garlic in mortar (molcajete) and add a small amount of water to pour out of the mortar.
  3. Add mixture from mortar, tomato sauce, and enough water to cover sauteed meat.
  4. Simmer for 30-40 minutes (I cook at least 2 hours).
  5. Blend flour and water. Stir into meat to make gravy.
  6. Simmer 10 minutes.
  7. Serve with warm flour tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 27.83 Kcal (117 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.76g 3%
Sodium 553.89mg 23%
Potassium 15.65mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.78g 1%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 0.31g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 9.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.98 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.41g 3%
Sodium 2647.03mg 23%
Potassium 74.8mg 0%
Total Carbs 13.27g 1%
Sugars 1.38g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 1%
Protein 1.49g 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 1%
Iron 1mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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