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Carne Refogada TEX-MEX

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and easy-to-make Tex-Mex beef dish perfect for tacos and more.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 0.5 lb carne moída (alcatra, patinho)
  • 0.5 cup cebola (picada)
  • 0.5 cup água fervente
  • a gosto Azeite
  • to taste Mistura para tempero de comida mexicana (35g sachet, used 5 teaspoons)
  • to taste Molho de tomate moderado (about 115g)
  • a gosto Pimenta jalapeño picada

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and jalapeño until transparent. Add beef and cook for 10 minutes, adjusting spice to taste.
  • Add Mexican seasoning mix (about 1 teaspoon) and half the tomato sauce, simmer and adjust flavor as desired.
  • For tacos, warm in preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for up to 5 minutes until crispy.
  • Prepare onion slices with salt and vinegar, let sit for 15-20 minutes, then drain and serve as a crunchy topping.

Notes

Adjust spice levels gradually to suit your taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: beef