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Minced Meat: Discover the Best Carne Picada Recipe!

A delicious carne picada recipe made with minced meat, perfect for tacos or burritos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds flank steak cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cubed flank steak to the skillet, browning on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the meat evenly.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover and let it cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
  7. Stir in the lime juice just before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve carne picada in tacos, burritos, or over rice for a complete meal.

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