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Authentic Carne Picada: Easy Beef Recipe for Dinner

This easy carne picada recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes. Tender beef cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños makes a delicious filling for tacos or burritos. Serve with salad, refried beans, and Mexican rice
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 311 kcal

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

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. Your carne picada recipe is ready to serve!

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Notes

Have this carne picada with refried beans and Homestyle Mexican Red Rice or Check out these recipes with carne picada
You will need a salsa for this recipe. Check out this creamy avocado salsa. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Carne Picada: Easy Beef Recipe for Dinner
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
357
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
860
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
 
148
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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