Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Tortilla | 1 medium flour (45g) | 140 |
| Peanut Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Green Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 red or green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 fresh hot red or green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 pounds lean, boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- a 10-ounce can Mexican green tomatoes and liquid from the can
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup beef stock, more or less
- 2 stale tortillas, or 2 tablespoons masa harina, or 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Directions
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or casserole and saute the onion, garlic, and peppers until the onion is soft.
Add the meat and all the other ingredients except the tortillas.
The liquid should barely cover themeat.
Add a little more stock, if necessary.
Cover, and simmer gently until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
If using tortillas soak them in cold water, squeeze tender, about 2 hours.
If using tortillas soak them in cold water, squeeze them out, and crumble like breadcrumbs.
Add to the casserole and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened.
If using masa harina or cornmeal, mix it with a little cold water and stir into the stew, cooking just until the sauce is thickened (cornmeal will take a few minutes longer to thicken).
Serve the stew on a bed of Arroz Guatemalteco (rice, Guatemalan Style).
Category:Guatemalan Recipes
Category:Guatemalan Soups