Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada
Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada features tender chunks of beef simmered until rich and velvety in a tomato-forward gravy scented with sofrito, adobo, sazón, and oregano. Potatoes soak up the savory sauce, making each bite hearty and comforting. Serve this dish for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering over fluffy white rice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada, 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
- 13 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, mix together the tomato sauce, sofrito sauce, adobo seasoning, Sazón seasoning, oregano, and salt; simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the beef to the pot; cook until it is evenly browned. Stir in just enough water to cover the beef; cover the pot and simmer for about 1 hour. Add the potatoes; cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 613.69 kcal High 31%
- Protein 19.99 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 78.52 g 29%
- Total Fat 25.42 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.3 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.79 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 1716.98 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 7.7 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 13.33 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 192.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 496.42 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 213.19 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 6.72 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Puerto Rican Style Beef Carne Guisada is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Beef Stew Meat, Dried Oregano, and Peeled Whole Potatoes. Each serving provides about 613.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Beef Stew Meat, Dried Oregano, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 613.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada healthy?
- Puerto Rican-Style Beef Carne Guisada has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 613.69 calories and 19.99 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1716.98 mg (75% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.3 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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