Cuban Goulash
Cuban Goulash brings together tender sautéed pork with tomatoes, onions, and sweet bananas for a lively balance of savory heat and mellow fruitiness. The cayenne adds a gentle kick while the tomatoes create a saucy base that coats every bite. Serve it over egg noodles for a comforting weeknight dinner that feels bright and island-inspired.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cuban Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork on all sides. Stir in the onions, and cook while stirring until tender.
- 2
Stir the bananas and the tomatoes with juice into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is very tender. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Calories 272.55 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 20.09 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 26.92 g 10%
- Total Fat 8.99 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 55.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 396.83 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.12 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 628.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 86.45 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 5.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.82 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cuban Goulash is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana Pudding, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Cayenne Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 272.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban Goulash?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cuban Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana Pudding, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Cuban Goulash?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cuban Goulash?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Cuban Goulash healthy?
- Cuban Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 272.55 calories and 20.09 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 396.83 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.93 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes 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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