Carne Aravada

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a chile and meat recipe which can be used for chili and beans or eaten with French fried potatoes.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 2hrs15 mins

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Carne Aravada

Ingredients

2 cups water

½ teaspoon salt

2 pounds beef stew meat

cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

4 tablespoons guajillo chile powder

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 ¼ teaspoons dried Mexican oregano

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

salt to taste

Mexican White Sauce

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan combine water 1/2 teaspoon salt and beef cubes. Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Combine the chile powder minced garlic and oregano in a small bowl. Add enough of the beef cooking water to make a paste. After 30 minutes stir the spice paste into the beef mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook flour stirring constantly until golden brown. Take 1 cup of the spiced cooking water and whisk it into the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in the cumin chopped parsley and salt.

Step 4

Transfer the thickened sauce mixture into the saucepan with the beef. Simmer until tender about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Carne Aravada

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 673.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43g 86%

Carbohydrates: 8.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 51.9g 80%

Saturated Fat: 19g 95%

Cholesterol: 152mg 51%

Vitamin A Iu: 2474.2IU 50%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.8mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 73%

Vitamin C: 6.8mg 11%

Folate: 30.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 53.1mg 5%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 60mg 21%

Potassium: 844.8mg 24%

Sodium: 599.5mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 466.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.