CARNE A LA MEXICANA

Name: CARNE A LA MEXICANA
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1.75 LB carne picada; 3 Roma tomatoes; 1 white onion; 2 poblano peppers; Cilantro; 1-3 serrano peppers (spicy); 1 8 oz tomato sauce; 1/2 c chicken broth; 2 garlic cloves; Salt; Pepper; Garlic powder; Onion powder

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

MEXICAN MEAL PREP: CARNE A LA MEXICANA 🇲🇽❤️‍🔥 this flavor combo has been my go to since I don’t need to make a salsa on the side. This saves me time which is necessary as I finish off the semester for work and school! This recipe is low carb, flavorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes. It’ll quickly become a staple on your fitness journey!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:35:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories296.8 kcal (15%)

Total Fat17 g (24%)

Carbs19.8 g (8%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein18 g (36%)

Sodium1417 mg (71%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1.75 lbcarne picada

1 x 8 oztomato sauce

Instructions

Step 1

1. Chop vegetables and beef into 1 inch pieces.

Step 2

2. Grease a pan with avocado oil spray and add the beef. Cook for 4 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

3. Add in the onions, serranos, and poblano peppers. Cook for 4 minutes.

Step 4

4. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes.

Step 5

5. Add in the tomato sauce, seasonings of choice, and cilantro. Mix well, cover, and cook for additional 5 minutes or until everything is cooked through.

Step 6

6. Divide into 4 equal servings (about 1.5 c beef mixture) and serve with a side of choice. I added 1/2 c frijoles de la olla.