Best 8 Carne Picada Tacos Recipes

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Carne picada tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with ground beef, various seasonings, and your favorite taco toppings, these tacos are a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you're looking for a classic taco recipe or something a little more creative, there are endless possibilities when it comes to making carne picada tacos. In this article, we'll provide you with a few of our favorite recipes for carne picada tacos, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARNE PICADA



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Taco Tuesday just got a makeover! Never buy those store-bought seasoning packets again with my easy, homemade Carne Picada recipe -- brace for FLAVOR!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h12m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons dried cumin
1 teaspoon dried coriander
2 pounds carne Picada
4 large cloves garlic (minced)
1 jalapeno (seeded, deribbed, and minced)
1 cup onion (chopped)
1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, (drained and crushed with your hands)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together first 7 ingredients.
  • Toss meat with garlic. Sprinkle meat with spice mixture and mix to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-hour minimum.
  • In a large straight-sided skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil, jalapeno, and onions and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the onions begin to soften. Add half the meat mixture and cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add more oil as needed and brown the remaining meat on both sides. Turn the heat to low. Add the cooked meat back to the pan. Add drained tomatoes and cook, cover, until heated through, about 7 minutes.
  • Serve with warmed tortillas and desired optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the recipe, Calories 42 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 122 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 0.3 g

TACOS CARNE ASADA



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Try Tyler Florence's Tacos Carne Asada recipe from Food Network: His citrusy green mojo marinade gives flank steak a real kick.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings (2 tacos per person)

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 pounds flank or skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
1 recipe Mojo, recipe follows
Olive oil, for coating the grill
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 (7-inch) corn tortillas
Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce, for serving
Chopped white onion, for serving
Shredded Jack cheese, for serving
1/2 cup Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
2 limes, cut in wedges for serving
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 large handful fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 limes, juiced
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
4 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 Serrano chile, minced
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Lay the flank steak in a large baking dish and pour the mojo over it. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours, so the flavors can sink into the meat. Don't marinate the steak for more than 8 hours though, or the fibers break down too much and the meat gets mushy.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over medium-high flame (you can also use a broiler). Brush the grates with a little oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Pull the steak out of the mojo marinade and season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until medium-rare. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle. Thinly slice the steak across the grain on a diagonal.
  • Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill, until toasty and pliable.
  • To make the tacos, stack up 2 of the warm tortillas, lay about 4 ounces of beef down the center, and sprinkle with some lettuce, onion, and cheese. Top each taco with a spoonful of the Pico de Gallo salsa and garnish with lime wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • In a mortar and pestle or bowl, mash together the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make a paste. Put the paste in a glass jar or plastic container. Add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, and oil. Shake it up really well to combine. Use as a marinade for chicken or beef or as a table condiment.
  • Yield: approximately 1 1/4 cups
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. Toss thoroughly. Let it sit for 15 minutes hour to allow the flavors to marry.
  • Yield: 2 cups

CARNE PICADA TACOS



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Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb tri-tip
2 jalapenos,chopped (seed for less heat)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp spice salt (recipe below)
Tortillas
Spice salt (makes 2 Tbsp)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet and saute onions till soft Trim beef of all fat and cut into 1/2" dice Add beef and jalapenos to onions, increase heat to high and brown meat for 2-3 minutes Stir in tomatoes, garlic and spice salt Spoon the meat into warm tortillas

CARNE ASADA TACOS



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One (12-ounce) jar sliced pickled jalapenos, drained
One (1 3/4-pound) flank steak,trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving
2 to 4 tablespoons Salsa (homemade, recipe follows, or store-bought)
Corn tortillas (homemade, recipe follows, or store-bought)
4 dried arbol chiles, stemmed
1 pound plum tomatoes, halved
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
Juice of 1/2 lime
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
1 3/4 cups masa harina (corn flour)

Steps:

  • Make tortillas, if you're using Homemade Tortillas.
  • Marinate the steak: Spread the jalapenos in a baking dish and press the steak on top. Cover and set aside at room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Brush the jalapenos off the steak, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Grill the steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice.
  • Assemble the tacos: For each taco, stack 2 tortillas and lay a few pieces of steak in the middle. Top with onion, salsa and cilantro. Top with lime wedges.
  • Toast the chiles in a dry skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat, shaking the pan, about 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water on top, cover and let soak 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Grill the tomatoes, turning, until charred. Transfer to a food processor. Add the chiles and their soaking water, onion, garlic, oregano, lime juice, sugar and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; pulse until chunky. Set aside, about 1 hour. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Put the masa harina in a bowl and gradually stir in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water with a fork.
  • Add 3 or 4 more tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix with your hands until the dough comes together.
  • Knead until soft and pliable, then gather into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and set aside, 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into Ping-Pong-size balls, moistening your hands with water to keep the dough from sticking. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap; keep covered with more plastic as you roll the rest of the dough.
  • First, set a large griddle over two burners; heat one side to medium-low and the other to medium-high (or use two cast-iron skillets).
  • Cut a circle slightly larger than your tortilla press from a large resealable plastic bag; include the seam of the bag in your circle so that the two circles remain attached on one side.
  • Place a dough ball between the plastic rounds and flatten in a tortilla press into a 5-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. (If you don't have a tortilla press, use a coffee can to flatten the dough.)
  • Peel off the top piece of plastic; flip the tortilla onto your hand and peel off the bottom piece of plastic.
  • Ease the tortilla onto the cooler side of the griddle and cook until it is slightly dry around the edges and starts to peel away from the griddle, about 45 seconds. Transfer to the hotter side of the griddle, uncooked-side down. Cook until speckled on the bottom, about 1 minute, then flip and cook until puffed in spots, about 1 more minute. Press and cook the remaining tortillas; stack them in a cloth-lined basket and cover with the cloth, or wrap in foil and keep warm in a 250 degrees F oven.

CARNE ASADA TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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These carne asada tacos come together easily as a hearty dinner or lunch for 4. The orange juice and lemon juice fill the marinade with flavor. Reserve some marinade, then reduce it down and use it to glaze the grilled steak at the end. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings like pico de gallo and guacamole!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 17h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

⅓ cup canola oil
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons jalapeño, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for serving
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 lb flank steak
8 white corn tortillas, 5 inch (12.5 cm)
pico de gallo, for serving
guacamole, for serving
sour cream, for serving
cotija cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, salt, coriander, cumin, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Place the steak in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of the marinade and set the rest aside. Seal the bag and shake to evenly coat the steak in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the reserved ½ cup (120 ml) of marinade to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat a large grill pan over high heat until very hot. Remove the steak from the bag and discard the marinade. Cook the steak on 1 side until there are dark grill marks and it is beginning to caramelize around the edges, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for 5 minutes for medium rare, or 7 minutes for medium. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Working in batches, heat the corn tortillas in a pan over medium-high heat, turning with tongs, until softened and just beginning to brown in spots, about 1 minute per side. Wrap the toasted tortillas in foil to keep warm.
  • Thinly slice the steak against the grain, then cut the slices in half. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the reduced marinade to coat.
  • Serve the steak with the warm tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cotija cheese, and cilantro leaves, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SLOW COOKER CARNE PICADA



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A simple and delicious recipe for carne picada. Serve it in soft tacos, tacos dorados (fried tacos), burritos, quesadillas, or tostadas. Or as a main dish with a side of rice and beans.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Slow Cooker Beef Main Dishes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds round steak, cut into strips
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel®)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl, mix to combine. Toss meat in flour mixture until well coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to sear the meat in batches. Remove from skillet. Add onion, scraping off all the browned bits, and sautè until softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add meat, onions, and diced tomatoes, undrained, into a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until meat is tender and flavors have combined, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 216.6 mg

CARNE PICADA CON TOCINO (FAJITAS WITH BACON AND ONION)



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This was my Mom's recipe. The meat is used to make tacos and is served with salsa, avocado and fresh cheese (queso ranchero). With a side of arroz rojo (Mexican rice) and a green salad it makes a quick and satisfying meal.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb carne asada steak, cut into 1/2 in pieces
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
juice of one lime
salt
black pepper
warm corn tortilla, to serve
salsa
avocado, slices
fresh cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook, stirring often, until bacon begins to brown. With a spatula, slide the onion and bacon to the back side of the skillet.
  • At this point the skillet should be very hot. Add the meat and generously season with salt and pepper.Brown on one side and turn over, add the lime juice.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook until the meat is tender and serve with accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 249.7, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 23.5

CARNE PICADA TACOS



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Carne picada is a cross between carne asada and ground beef. These tacos are simple and easy. I top mine with cilantro, onions, a squeeze of fresh lime and salsa.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Tacos

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 (7 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups prepared carne picada (see Cook's Note)
½ cup chopped onion, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
2 tablespoons salsa, or to taste
½ limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat tortillas directly on a gas grill or in the microwave. Place 2 tablespoons carne picada on each tortilla. Top with onions, cilantro, and salsa. Serve with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 131.4 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of ground beef: For the best flavor, use a combination of 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef.
  • Season the ground beef well: Use a variety of spices and seasonings to flavor the ground beef, such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, and onion powder.
  • Cook the ground beef over medium heat: This will help to prevent the beef from drying out.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef: Overcooked ground beef will be tough and dry.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tacos.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to taco toppings, so get creative and find what you like best.

Conclusion:

Carne picada tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give carne picada tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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