Pepper steak using Carne Picada
The economy is tight, and fixing foods
we love on a budget is key to having money left over every month.
Carne Picada is thin strips of beef and used frequently in Mexican
style dishes. However, it is so versatile you can often use it for
many dishes. It comes already cut and is relatively inexpensive
compared to other cuts of beef. See the recipe link for this dish at
the bottom of this article.
Carne Picada Chili
One of the most popular ways to cook
and use Carne Picada is in chili. The meaty thin strips are a great
replacement for ground beef. Carne Picada has less fat in it when
browned and as such is a little healthier than traditional ground
beef as well. For this chili recipe, see the link at the bottom of
this article.
Carne Picada with brown and wild rice
What is Carne Picada? Well simply put
it is shredded beef. What makes it easy to cook with is it is
relatively low in fat, thinly sliced and can be used in a wide
variety of different recipes. It is also budget friendly and
convenient. You will see Carne Picada used in sandwiches, tacos, beef
burritos, soups, and in this case, as a stir fry. Carne Picada is
easy to find in the meat section of any grocery store. For the recipe
please see link below.
Mexican Beef Salad
This simple recipe shows you have to
make a delicious Mexican beef salad using Carne Picada. This is the
perfect salad to have when the summer months roll around and can also
be changed around easily to suit your taste. The simple recipe is
below.
