Description
Carne molida refers to ground meat, commonly beef, but can also include lamb, chicken, or turkey, depending on the region. It is a staple ingredient in various Latin American dishes such as tacos, empanadas, and picadillo, noted for its rich flavor typically enhanced with a mix of spices.
Ingredients
pounds carne molida (ground beef)
tablespoon olive oil
onion, diced
cloves garlic, minced
teaspoon cumi
teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute
- Add the carne molida and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks
- Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Once cooked, serve in tacos or use for other dishes
Notes
For a coarser texture, ask your butcher for a coarser grind instead of finely ground.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg