Crockpot Carne Picada
Tender strips of beef simmer in a spicy tomato sauce with diced tomatoes and green chiles, while onion, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper build a warm, peppery flavor. This hearty carne picada makes a satisfying main dish or a flavorful filling for tacos and burritos.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Carne Picada, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Toss beef in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to sear the beef in batches. Remove beef from the skillet. Add onion, scraping off all the browned bits, and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Add beef, onions, and undrained diced tomatoes to a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until beef is tender and the flavors have combined, 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to sear the beef in batches.
- 6
Remove the beef from the skillet.
- 7
Add the onion, scrape up all the browned bits, and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 8
Add the beef, onions, and undrained diced tomatoes to a slow cooker and mix to combine.
- 9
Cook on Low until the beef is tender and the flavors have combined, 2 to 3 hours.
- Calories 344.59 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 41.13 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 10.05 g 4%
- Total Fat 14.39 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.31 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.05 mg High 34%
- Sodium 343.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.39 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 523.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.89 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Carne Picada is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cake Flour, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 344.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Carne Picada made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cake Flour, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Carne Picada?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Carne Picada easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Crockpot Carne Picada healthy?
- Crockpot Carne Picada has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 344.59 calories and 41.13 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 343.53 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.31 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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