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A skillet of savory Puerto Rican ground beef with diced potatoes and green olives served over white rice.

Puerto Rican Lean Ground Beef (Carne Molida Guisada)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% or higher lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sofrit o
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 medium potato , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup manzanilla olives, sliced
  • 1 packet saz ón with culantro and achiote
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the lean ground beef and cook until fully browned, using a spatula to break the meat into small, uniform crumbles.
  • Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
  • Stir in the sofrito and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce, sazón, oregano, and garlic powder, stirring to coat the meat evenly.
  • Incorporate the diced potatoes, olives, and water.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes if a thicker consistency is desired.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving with white rice.