Carne Picada Con Tocino Fajitas With Bacon And Onion Recipes

CARNE PICADA CON TOCINO (FAJITAS WITH BACON AND ONION)

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook, stirring often, until bacon begins to brown. With a spatula, slide the onion and bacon to the back side of the skillet.
• At this point the skillet should be very hot. Add the meat and generously season with salt and pepper.Brown on one side and turn over, add the lime juice.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook until the meat is tender and serve with accompaniments.

TOCINO (VERSION 6)

Steps:

• In a food processor, mix together all the ingredients except the pork. The mixture should be evenly mixed without lumps.
• Massage the pork slices with the mixture made in the food processor. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
• Cover and let cure in refrigerator for 3 days. After 3 days its ready to cook. If you wish, it is now freezable at this point.
• To cook: In a large skillet, add the pork with 1/4 cup of water and 3 tablespoons of oil.
• Cook on medium high heat until all water evaporates and all that is left is the oil.
• Fry the pork in the leftover until pork turns a dark red color and it is slightly charred.

SLOW COOKER CARNE PICADA

Steps:

• Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl, mix to combine. Toss meat in flour mixture until well coated.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might need to sear the meat in batches. Remove from skillet. Add onion, scraping off all the browned bits, and sautè until softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add meat, onions, and diced tomatoes, undrained, into a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until meat is tender and flavors have combined, 2 to 3 hours.

CARNE PICADA TACOS

Steps:

• Heat tortillas directly on a gas grill or in the microwave. Place 2 tablespoons carne picada on each tortilla. Top with onions, cilantro, and salsa. Serve with lime wedge.