How To Make Steak Ranchero (Carne Picada) Better than Taco Bell

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner while pork loin is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano is spicier, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Guacamole is a healthier option, while mashed peas are a cost-effective substitute.

Start by cutting up about 1 cup of onions and 1/4 cup of jalapeño peppers.

In a heavy iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add the chopped onions and jalapeños, stir-frying until the onions are soft.

Marinate 2 pounds of carne picada overnight with ancho chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, light brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Add the marinated carne picada to the skillet in batches to brown and crisp it up.

Incorporate 4 cloves of minced garlic into the meat mixture while cooking.

Once the meat is browned, add about 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes and mix well.

Cook until the mixture develops a bit of gravy and is fully cooked through.

Prepare flour tortillas by warming them in the skillet and then build your burritos with the carne picada mixture.

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