5.0 from 6 votes
Carne Picada Recipe
This Carne Picada Recipe is an authentic Tex-Mex dish that's loaded with delicious herbs and spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes crushed
Instructions
- Season cubed beef with salt, chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and brown sugar.
- Let the beef marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, and red bell pepper, cooking until softened. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until beef is tender and flavors meld.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
854mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1074IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1074IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.