Carne Picada Spicy Ground Beef Recipe

Experience the fiery deliciousness of Carne Picada, a star ingredient in the iconic Colombian Bandeja Paisa! This spicy ground beef recipe is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. Learn how to create this authentic Colombian dish, typically served with a fried egg, rice, beans, avocado, sweet plantains, arepa (corn cake), and chicharrón (pork rinds). Perfect for a vibrant and satisfying meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 330.4 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 3.7 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carne Picada Spicy Ground Beef

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How to Make Carne Picada Spicy Ground Beef

  1. Finely chop 1 medium onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add 1-2 jalapeños, finely minced (adjust to your spice preference), and cook for another 10 minutes, until softened.
  3. Remove the onion and jalapeños from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and brown, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Drain off any excess grease. Return the cooked onions and jalapeños to the skillet.
  6. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 cup of beef broth), 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  8. Serve hot as part of a complete Bandeja Paisa, or enjoy it on its own with your favorite sides!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

37g

Carbs

1g