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Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 to 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 small green or red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups diced potatoes (optional)
• 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth or water
• 1 packet Sazón seasoning (or 1 teaspoon beef or chicken bouillon)
• 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
• 1 green onion, diced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, or to taste
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes until softened, then add the garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the potatoes, if using, the tomato sauce, broth, and Sazón. Bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and simmer on low for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Stir in the olives and raisins and simmer for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Scatter with the green onion and cilantro and serve over white rice.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 20 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data