Carne Con Papas
Carne con papas is a hearty Cuban stew combining tender beef and potatoes with a richly seasoned tomato sauce. Green bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, achiote, white wine, and beef bouillon create a deep, aromatic flavor that makes this comforting dish a satisfying choice for a family dinner or a generous weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carne Con Papas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt in a blender. Pulse while pouring olive oil through the top of the blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté the pepper and onion mixture for 1 minute, then stir in achiote powder and the remaining cumin. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce.
- 3
Return to a simmer, then add beef and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes. Pour in water and wine. Drop in bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add water, if necessary, to cover.
- 4
Cover the pressure cooker with the lid. Follow the manufacturer's directions to cook under 15-pound pressure for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 542.79 kcal High 27%
- Protein 14.31 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 62.17 g 23%
- Total Fat 25.0 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 5.28 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1886.58 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 8.75 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 15.64 g --
- Added Sugars 6.75 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 133.1 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.61 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 453.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 162.23 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 6.8 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Carne Con Papas is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Achiote, Beef Bouillon, Beef Stew Meat, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 542.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carne Con Papas made of?
- The main ingredients are Achiote, Beef Bouillon, Beef Stew Meat, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carne Con Papas?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 542.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carne Con Papas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Carne Con Papas healthy?
- Carne Con Papas has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 542.79 calories and 14.31 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1886.58 mg (82% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.28 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.75 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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