Rio Grande Valley Style Carne Guisada Recipe

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Rio Grande Valley Style Carne Guisada
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Directions:

  1. Cube meat (about 1 ), removing all fat and gristle.
  2. Sear meat in oil.
  3. Add water and cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Toast cumin seeds in a small sauté skillet on medium-high until they begin to smoke slightly.
  5. Grind the hot cumin seeds with a mortar and pestle.
  6. Add oregano, ground toasted cumin, black pepper, salt and garlic to the meat.
  7. Add vegetables (bell pepper, onion and tomato) and continue to cook about 30 minutes.
  8. Add tomato sauce, chili powder and paprika.
  9. Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  10. While the meat is simmering, heat 2 tbsp oil in a small sauté pan and add flour over medium-low heat.
  11. Stir the flour and oil constantly until the flour turns a light golden brown (roux).
  12. Add the roux to the meat and continue to simmer for about another 30 minutes.
  13. Serve carne guisada with rice and beans and flour or corn tortillas.
  14. Note: can speed the cooking time by using a pressure cooker.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 238.41 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.12g 20%
Cholesterol 44.14mg 15%
Sodium 1443.08mg 60%
Potassium 514.33mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.29g 4%
Sugars 4.75g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 19.72g 39%
Vitamin C 20.3mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 9.1mg 51%
Calcium 54.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.43 Kcal (282 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.71g 20%
Cholesterol 12.48mg 15%
Sodium 408.15mg 60%
Potassium 145.47mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.48g 4%
Sugars 1.34g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 10%
Protein 5.58g 39%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 2.6mg 51%
Calcium 15.4mg 5%

* 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

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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