Mexican Beef Fricassee

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 16
Spicy Mexican Beef Fricassee
in Beef

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
3 potatoes ( medium size , diced )
1 onion ( diced )
2 celery ribs ( diced )
1 green pepper ( diced )
3 cups cabbage ( diced )
2 garlic cloves ( minced )
1 cup salsa ( medium heat )
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon chives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
598
Sugar
5g
Fat
38g
The Mexican Beef Fricassee is a hearty and flavorful dish that is popular in Mexico, especially in the colder months. It is a one-pot meal that is easy to make and is perfect for feeding a crowd. The dish usually consists of ground beef cooked with vegetables, spices, and tomato-based sauce, and often served with rice or tortillas. The beef and vegetables are seasoned with Mexican spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, giving it a spicy and warming flavor that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the ground beef, potatoes, onion, garlic and green pepper and cook until the beef is browned.
3.Add the cabbage, salsa, sour cream, and spices and stir well.
4.Reduce heat to low, add the water, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
5.Sprinkle with chives and serve hot.

PROS

Spicy and warming, this Mexican Beef Fricassee is full of protein and vegetables, and a perfect one-pot meal for a cold winter’s night.

It is easy to make, and affordable for a family dinner.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days, making it ideal for meal prepping.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the ground beef and sour cream.

It may not be suitable for those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat and calories, this dish contains plenty of vegetables and spices that provide a good dose of nutrients.
The cabbage is a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and support immune health.
The garlic and onion contain sulfur compounds that have been shown to have heart-protective effects.
The salsa contains lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.

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