My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada)
This rich Puerto Rican beef stew combines tender beef with potatoes, carrots, tomato paste, sofrito, garlic, oregano, and bay leaves for a deeply seasoned, comforting flavor. Dry white wine, Spanish olives, and beef bouillon add savory depth to the tomato-based broth, making it a hearty choice for a satisfying family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the meat on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Crush the garlic with the pepper and oregano in a mortar.
- 2
Pour the wine into the skillet with the beef. Add the crushed garlic mixture, sofrito, salt, beef bouillon cube, and bay leaves; stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. If the meat is not yet tender, add water and continue cooking until it can easily be pierced with a fork.
- 3
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, olives, and tomato paste. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are done and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 810.1 kcal High 41%
- Protein 80.88 g Good Source 162%
- Carbohydrate 36.2 g 13%
- Total Fat 34.12 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 8.7 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 204.11 mg High 68%
- Sodium 499.7 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.29 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 7.73 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 1344.38 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 6.94 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Corn Oil. Each serving provides about 810.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Carrot, Corn Oil, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 810.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) healthy?
- My Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 810.1 calories and 80.88 g of protein, or 162% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 499.7 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.7 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Corn, 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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