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Puerto Rican Corned Beef Recipe

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This Puerto Rican Corned Beef recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender corned beef simmered with a savory blend of sofrito, tomato sauce, olives, and seasoned potatoes. Perfect for a comforting dinner served over white rice, it combines traditional Puerto Rican flavors in an easy 25-minute meal that’s both hearty and satisfying.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sofrito
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Manzanilla olives, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1 packet sazon (optional)
  • 1 can corned beef (12 oz)
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup corn kernels (optional)

Serving

  • White rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté Sofrito: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the sofrito for about 2 minutes until it becomes fragrant, which helps release the flavors.
  2. Add Tomato Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato sauce, sliced Manzanilla olives, adobo seasoning, and sazon packet if using. Heat the mixture until it starts bubbling gently.
  3. Add Corned Beef and Potatoes: Crumble the corned beef into the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the diced potatoes, ½ cup water, and corn kernels if desired. Mix everything thoroughly.
  4. Simmer Until Tender: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and fully cooked through.
  5. Adjust Consistency and Serve: If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water. If it’s too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reduce. Serve the Puerto Rican Corned Beef hot over a bed of white rice.

Notes

  • Using sazon is optional but adds more depth of flavor with its unique blend of spices.
  • Manzanilla olives add a slight briny kick; feel free to substitute with green olives if unavailable.
  • For a starchier meal, consider adding extra potatoes or corn.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with white rice but can also be served with crusty bread or boiled green plantains.
  • Adjust the adobo seasoning according to your salt preference to keep it balanced.

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