5 from 6 votes
Carne Picada
Carne Picada is a classic dish of tender braised pieces of beef simmered in a robust tomato sauce with chili spices. Full of Mexican flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bottom round roast
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper coarse ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes
- 4 ounces green chilies diced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Cut the beef roast into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Mix the flour, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- Toss the meat with the flour and spice mixture.
- Add vegetable oil to a large dutch oven on high heat.
- Add the beef in batches and brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- Add tomatoes, green chilis, and sugar to the pot with the beef.
- Stir to mix, cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, or over rice in burrito bowls.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
1350mg
(56%)
Potassium
1139mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
981IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1350mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1139mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 981IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.