Here are a beautifully simple yet tasty conchitas con Carne recipe that’s perfect for those long days of hunger: pasta shells with beef soup.
This is one of the many delicious dishes that are typical in traditional Mexican home cooking. Conchitas, con Carne, is popular throughout the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Sonora.
Conchitas Con Carne Recipe
Prepare Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Ground meat drains fat
- 1 package of small shells
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 2 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 small onion chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 bell pepper sliced
- 1 beef bullion cube
- 2 tbsp. ground garlic
- 2tbsp. knorr pollo
- 1 small can of tomato sauce
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Salt to taste
Step By Step Instructions
Step-1: Heat oil in a pot.
Step-2: Add ground meat, onion, and bell pepper. Break up the meat as it browns.
Step-3: Add the bullion cube and tomato sauce, and cook for 4 minutes.
Step-4: Add cumin, chili powder, and paprika to the beef mixture, and cook for another 4 minutes or until fragrant.
Step-5: Stir in water; bring it to a boil before seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a lid and turn the heat down to low. Simmer the stew for 10 minutes; add cooked pasta; continue cooking on low heat till it thickens . . .for about 2 mins . . .then serve hot!!!
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 272 |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Fat | 10g |
| Protein | 20g |
Are Conchitas Con Carne Good For You?
Yes!!! If you’re looking for a nutritious meal that is high in protein and low in fat, then this is the perfect dish for you! The way to lose weight with this recipe is by substituting the pasta for wholewheat noodles or brown rice. Also, try using leaner meat.
Using lean meat will help cut back fats tremendously. A bowl of Conchitas Con Carne cooked with lean meat, wholewheat pasta, and brown rice will give you a lot fewer calories compared to the meal prepared with regular pasta, white rice, and a lot more fats.
Will Conchitas Con Carne Increase Your Appetite?
No . . . . . .will not! This recipe is considered to be an appetite suppressant because it’s high in fiber and protein and low in fats. These three nutrients are what keep you full longer while suppressing hunger pangs.
Will Conchitas Con Carne Make You Fat?
No . . .will not!!! High protein meals like this will not make you fat. Proteins take longer to break down in the digestive system than carbs or fats. While breaking down, proteins trigger a release of hormones that signal your body to feel full and satisfied.
Additionally, the high content of calories in proteins makes them lesser likely to be turned into fats. This is why you see marathon runners carrying bulky protein bars when they’re running twenty miles on a treadmill!
Your body uses proteins to make enzymes, muscles, tissues and other body parts and repair damaged cells and energy during exercise.
Will Conchitas Con Carne Increase Your Cholesterol?
No . . .will not!!! The high protein content in this recipe will help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels rather than raise them.
Carbohydrates are the major culprit for elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. Avoid carbs and fats for meals a day or two before a doctor’s visit for a full check-up.
Can Conchitas Con Carne Be Frozen?
Yes!!! You can certainly store a large batch of these Conchitas in the freezer. Just make sure to put them in an air-tight container. There’s been no report on whether or not frozen conchitas will taste exactly like freshly cooked ones.
I’m pretty sure they will, but don’t take any chances! Some people have reported that frozen Conchita’s are still great tasting even after ten years in the freezer.
I hope you will try this recipe and let me know what you think. Also, I’d like to know how you changed the recipe to suit your taste.
I will be sharing more Mexican recipes in my next few posts, so stay tuned!
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