Carne picada is a versatile Mexican dish that features finely chopped or ground beef cooked with bold seasonings and spices. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. This recipe brings out the richness of the beef with a simple cooking method that allows you to enjoy the flavors of Mexico in the comfort of your home.
Recette authentique de carne picada : Boeuf mexicain plein de saveur
4
portions10
minutes20
minutes313
kcal35
minutesLaissez l'écran de votre appareil allumé
Ingrédients
500 g 1 lb beef chuck or skirt steak
2 cuillères à soupe 2 cuillères à soupe huile d'olive
1 1 oignon
3 3 gousses d'ail
1 1 jalapeño
1 cuillère à café 1 cuillère à café cumin moulu
1 cuillère à café 1 cuillère à café chili powder
1 cuillère à café 1 cuillère à café paprika fumé
1 cuillère à café 1 cuillère à café oregano
1/2 cuillère à café 1/2 cuillère à café ground black pepper
1 cuillère à café 1 cuillère à café sel
120 ml 1/2 tasse beef broth or water
1 1 tomato
1 1 chaux
1 cuillère à soupe 1 cuillère à soupe Fresh cilantro
Equipement
Grande poêle- Couteau tranchant
- Planche à découper
- Cuillère en bois
Directions
- Chop the beef into small pieces if you’re using steak, or use pre-ground beef. Dice the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and tomato.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Ajouter le oignon et jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Ajouter le minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Ajouter le chopped beef to the skillet and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, saltet pepper. Stir to coat the beef in the spices.
- Pour in the beef broth or water and add the diced tomato. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once cooked, squeeze the lime juice over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by adding more jalapeños or chili powder if you like it spicier, or omit the jalapeño for a milder dish.
What is carne picada?
Carne picada is a Mexican dish featuring finely chopped or ground beef cooked with spices and seasonings. It’s commonly used in tacos, burritos, or served over rice for a flavorful, hearty meal.
