How to Make Carne Picada Tacos
Craving delicious, authentic Mexican tacos? Let me, a native Mexican, teach you how I make Carne picada tacos. This easy recipe is ready in less than 25 minutes and will bring you all the flavor of a Mexican meal and a very easy and nutritious way. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!
Pair these easy beef tacos recipe with refried beans and Mexican Arroz Recipe for a complete Mexican meal! Here’s how to make them:
I’ll guide you through this recipe step by step with photos. You’ll find detailed ingredients and explanations in the recipe card below.
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cube the potatoes. Place them in a container with water, let them stand for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse to remove excess starch.
2. Chop the Veggies: Chop the onion and tomatoes, and slice the jalapeño.
3. Cook the Potatoes: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and let it heat. Add the potatoes with a pinch of salt and cook until golden and tender.
4. Cook the Beef: In another pan, heat the remaining cooking oil over medium heat. Add the carne picada beef, sprinkle with cumin, oregano, pepper, and salt. Start cooking, and when the beef is about 3/4 done, add the onion and jalapeño.
5. Combine and Finish: Once the beef is fully cooked, add the tomatoes and cooked potatoes. Let everything cook together for a couple of minutes, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
6. To assemble the tacos, Warm the tortillas on a griddle or directly over a gas flame until pliable and slightly charred. Place a generous spoonful of the carne picada mixture onto each tortilla.
Add Your Toppings: Top with your favorite taco toppings such as salsa, chopped onion, cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Enjoy Your Carne Picada Tacos!
These carne picada tacos are a quick, flavorful meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you’re making them for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend feast, they’re sure to satisfy your taco cravings. Enjoy!
Carne Picada Tacos Easy Recipe
Equipment
- 2 pans
- 1 container
- 1 spatula
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 peeler
Ingredients
- 2 pound Carne Picada Beef
- 2 cup chopped tomato
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 piece sliced jalapeno
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 3 pinch pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cup cubed potatoes
- 15 pieces corn tortilla you can use flour tortilla if you prefer
- 4 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 pieces lime for your tacos
- 1 cup Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Place them in a container, cover them with water, and let them stand for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse to remove excess starch. This step helps reduce starch, which is great if you're mindful of your starch, sugar, and intake. I would recommend it if you have a medically restrictive diet, but you can skip it if you prefer.
- Chop the Veggies: Chop the onion and tomatoes, and slice the jalapeño.
- Cook the Potatoes:Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and let it heat. Add the potatoes with a pinch of salt and cook until golden and tender.
- Cook the Beef:In another pan, heat the remaining cooking oil over medium heat. Add the carne picada beef, sprinkle with cumin, oregano, pepper, and salt. Start cooking, and when the meat about 3/4 done, add the onion and jalapeño.
- Combine and Finish:Once the beef is fully cooked, add the tomatoes and cooked potatoes. I like to add the tomatoes at the end so they don't disappear or overcook. Let everything cook together for a couple of minutes, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the TacosWarm your tortillas on a griddle or directly over a gas flame until pliable and slightly charred. Place a generous spoonful of the carne picada mixture onto each tortilla.
- Add Your Toppings: Top with your favorite taco toppings such as salsa, chopped onion, cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
My mom used to make this recipe very often. Specially when she had run of ideas in the kitchen. This carne picada recipe is easy to make and for sure a delicious easy family dinner for a Taco Tuesday