Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)

Name: Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 potato (cubed); 1 small onion (chopped); ½ green, red, yellow or orange bell pepper (rinsed and chopped); 2 tbsp Puerto Rican sofrito; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp 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

Prep:10minCook:25min

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.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:50 GMT