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.
