Slow Cooker Carne Picada

side view of crockpot carne picada in a taco bowl

5 from 5 votes

Slow cooker carne picada is a delicious and easy way to make a fabulous weeknight meal. Diced beef is slow cooked with roasted tomatoes and chili peppers. A tender and flavorful treat that can be served tons of ways.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Mexican Inspired

Keyword: carne picada, slow cooker carne picada

Servings: servings

Calories: 250kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs stew meat
2 14 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup onion chopped
7 oz can diced chili peppers mild or spicy depending on your preference
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
cotija cheese, lime, fresh cilantro optional for serving
non-stick cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

spray slow cooker with a non-stick spray or add in a slow cooker liner
non-stick cooking spray
place beef into bottom of slow cooker
2 lbs stew meat
add in all dry ingredients and toss to fully coat beef
¼ cup flour, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika
add in all remaining ingredients and cover
2 14 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes, 1 cup onion, 7 oz can diced chili peppers
cook on low for 6-8 hours
once fully cooked, stir and taste. salt and pepper to taste. top as desired
cotija cheese, lime, fresh cilantro, salt and pepper to taste
serve and enjoy!

Notes

*see above for serving ideas

**Skirt steak or bottom round roast can be used in the place of stew meat. Just cut beef into cubes prior to cooking.

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