Mexican Braised Beef

by Maribel Rivero

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High Protein

Less Than 600 calories

Gluten Free

Nut Free

There are many versions of this Mexican classic, known as Carne Guisada, but Chef Maribel stays true to her grandmother’s style of cooking with tender, flavorful beef chuck braised in rich beef stock with onions, garlic, tomatoes, serrano chiles, herbs, and spices. It’s served with creamy roasted Yukon Gold potatoes and refreshing green bean salad, brightened with zesty jalapeño escabeche, fresh cilantro, and crumbled Queso Fresco. Use the white corn tortillas to scoop up delicious bites or make tacos, and dig into a hearty, satisfying, and flavor-packed meal.

Nutritional facts

Protein

40g

Carbs

44g

Calories

540

Fat

23g

Ingredients

Green BeansBay LeafExtra Virgin Olive OilCarrotsRed OnionBeef BaseSerrano PeppersBlack PepperCuminCilantroCorn TortillaGarlicOreganoOnionKosher SaltQueso FrescoBeef ChuckCanned TomatoBlack PepperYukon PotatoesPickled Jalapeno Peppers

Reviews

3.9

Based on 77 reviews

I was surprised by how good it was. Very tender meat, the taste was delicious, but I didn't like the green bean salad.

Marla Meyer · 02/12/25

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About Maribel Rivero

Personal chef and cooking instructor in Austin, TX. My specialty covers foods from South America to North America. I'm motivated by the stories behind cooking and expressing that story into the flavor of the food. In 2017, my brother and I created Yuyo Peruano restaurant as a celebration of my culinary immersion throughout South America, where I connected with the people and the culinary community from Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. I was recognized by the James Beard Foundation with a Best Chef nomination in 2019. Due to covid Yuyo closed with many other opportunities to cook for many more than I could have imagined through CookUnity.