South Texas-Style Carne Guisada
South Texas-Style Carne Guisada features tender cubes of sirloin simmered with tomatoes, onion, and red bell pepper in a warmly spiced cumin-forward gravy. The rich, peppery sauce clings to the beef with hints of garlic and oregano, perfect for spooning into tortillas or over rice. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in South Texas-Style Carne Guisada, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, water, cumin, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 4
Cook, stirring often, until the beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 472.07 kcal High 24%
- Protein 39.85 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 42.85 g 16%
- Total Fat 13.74 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.58 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 101.28 mg High 34%
- Sodium 592.48 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 4.96 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 9.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.55 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 229.93 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 6.38 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 1181.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 195.8 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 67.16 mg Good Source 75%
- 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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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
South Texas Style Carne Guisada is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 472.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is South Texas-Style Carne Guisada made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make South Texas-Style Carne Guisada?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 472.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is South Texas-Style Carne Guisada easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is South Texas-Style Carne Guisada healthy?
- South Texas-Style Carne Guisada has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 472.07 calories and 39.85 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 592.48 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.58 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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