Ingredients
2 pounds chopped beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
2 medium-large poblano peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Optional chipotle for added spice
0.25 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Canned tomatoes
Beef broth
Toppings such as sour cream, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and warm tortillas
Instructions
1-Getting started with this Carne Picada Recipe is a breeze, and you’ll love how simple the steps are. Begin by dicing 2 pounds of beef into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the beef until it’s nicely browned, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
2-Next, add the 3 minced garlic cloves and the spices 1.5 teaspoons salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin to build those rich flavors. Toss in the diced 1 medium yellow onion and 2 chopped medium-large poblano peppers, cooking them for a few minutes until they soften.
3-Stir in the canned tomatoes, cover the pot, and let everything simmer for at least one hour, stirring now and then. Add beef broth as needed to keep it from drying out, then uncover and cook until the sauce thickens up. Let it cool a bit before serving with toppings like sour cream or warm tortillas.
Last Step:
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🔥 Adjust heat by adding or reducing chipotle or swapping poblano peppers for milder or hotter varieties.
🥩 For a budget-friendly version, substitute chopped chuck roast with ground beef.
🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 2 months for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
