Mexican-Style Spiced Beef
Mexican-Style Spiced Beef brings tender shaved steak simmered in tomatoes, green chiles, and smoky chipotle with a whisper of cinnamon for warmth. The sauce is rich, mildly spicy, and aromatic, perfect for spooning over rice, folding into tortillas, or topping a bowl of beans. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual taco night with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican-Style Spiced Beef, 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
- 5 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, green chile peppers, and chipotle peppers, then bring to a simmer.
- 2
Stir the shaved steak, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and the cinnamon stick into the saucepan. Return to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until the steak is very tender, about 1 hour.
- 3
Remove the cinnamon stick and stir the cilantro into the saucepan.
- Calories 333.49 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 26.46 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 24.35 g 9%
- Total Fat 13.58 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.35 g High --
- Cholesterol 56.69 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 391.75 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 298.72 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 118.68 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 23.97 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Style Spiced Beef is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 27 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Cinnamon Sticks, Coriander Seed, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 333.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Style Spiced Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Cinnamon Sticks, Coriander Seed, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Style Spiced Beef?
- About 1 hr 27 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Style Spiced Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mexican-Style Spiced Beef healthy?
- Mexican-Style Spiced Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 333.49 calories and 26.46 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 391.75 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.6 g (23% 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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