Carne Picada

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 large onion

  diced
• 2 bell peppers

  diced
• 2 cloves garlic

  minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  optional for extra smokiness
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

  optional
• Lime wedges for serving

  optional

Instructions

• 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions
  and bell peppers, sautéing until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• 2 Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• 3 Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until
  it's fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
• 4 Stir in the tomato sauce, cumin, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
  Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing
  the flavors to come together.
• 5 Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh
  cilantro and lime wedges on the side if desired.

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