There are so many different takes on this tasty stewed beef!

My interpretation of carne picada is similar to my moms approach.

By the time youre done cooking the beef, its so tender that it melts in your mouth.

On a wooden board, a bowl of carne picada with a sprig of cilantro and a spoon, surrounded by a bowl of pico de gallo, a small plate of lime wedges, and tortillas spread all over the board (some with carne picada and pico de gallo, some plain)

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I like to toss the beef in flour andsear itbefore braising.

Although this recipe calls for beef, feel free to substitute the chuck roast for chicken thighs.

For the slow cooker, prep the sauce then saute the beef and veggies.

On a wooden board, a bowl of carne picada with a sprig of cilantro and a spoon, surrounded by a bowl of pico de gallo, a small plate of lime wedges, and tortillas spread all over the board (some with carne picada and pico de gallo, some plain)

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How to Serve Carne Picada

There are several different ways to serve carne picada.

you’re able to also use it as a filling for burritos, sopes, and quesadillas.

Add the beef and toss to coat.

A toasted tortilla with carne picada, pico de gallo, and a lime wedge on a plate, and in the surroundings, bowls of toppings (carne picada and pico de gallo) and tortillas on the wooden board

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Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

Add half the beef.

While the beef browns, make the sauce.

Chuck roast coated in flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl for carne picada recipe

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Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Once the beef is done and set aside, cook the vegetables for the braise in the same pan.

Add the oil followed by the peppers and onion.

Chuck roast browned in a cast iron skillet for carne picada recipe

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Add the browned beef and bring the mixture up to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid.

Taste for salt and adjust to your liking.

Browned chuck roast pieces resting on a plate for carne picada recipe

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Serve as a filling for tacos or over rice.

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Cilantro, bell pepper, onions, and wet ingredients for the sauce in a blender for carne picada recipe

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Carne picada sauce in a blender

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Thinly sliced onions and bell peppers cooked in a Dutch oven for carne picada recipe

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Sauce stirred with the cooked onions and bell peppers in the Dutch oven using a wooden spoon for Thinly sliced onions and bell peppers cooked in a Dutch oven for carne picada recipe

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Carne picada in a Dutch oven with a wooden spoon

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Pieces of carne picada lifted from Dutch oven using a wooden spoon

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