Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)

4.75 from 20 votes

This Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo) recipe is a flavor-packed ground beef dish, perfect as a filling for various Puerto Rican dishes, or enjoyed simply with rice for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Servings:

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

1 lb ground meat
1 potato cubed
1 small onion chopped
½ green, red, yellow or orange bell pepper rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoon Puerto Rican sofrito
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon pimiento stuffed olives cut in half
1 packet Sazón with Culantro and Annato
4 ounces tomato sauce
half a handful of fresh cilantro rinsed and coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon cumin
1 capful of white or red vinegar
¼ cup water
salt to taste optional

Instructions

Add the ground meat to a skillet over medium heat. Use a spoon or spatula to break it apart as it cooks.
Note: If the ground meat is too oily, carefully drain off some of the excess oil from the pan.
Add the peppers, onions, sofrito, garlic, sazon, oregano, cumin, and vinegar, stirring well to combine. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, olives, water, potatoes, and cilantro. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Your Puerto Rican Picadillo is ready to enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Protein Swap: For a lighter or different flavor profile option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.

Season to Taste: Taste as you go, adjusting the seasonings to your preference.

Love Spicy Meals? Adjust the spice by adding crushed red pepper flakes or swapping in a spicier pepper.

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