This carne picada recipe is simple to make with strips of beef, onion, tomatoes, and seasonings cooked until spicy and tender for a delicious Mexican main dish with rice and beans or the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or tostadas.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups flour
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 pounds round steak , cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion , diced
- 2 , 10 ounce
Instructions
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1
Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl, mix to combine. Toss beef in flour mixture until well coated.
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2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to sear the beef in batches. Remove from skillet. Add onion, scraping off all the browned bits, and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
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3
Add beef, onions, and diced tomatoes, undrained, into a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until beef is tender and flavors have combined, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts
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