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Puerto Rican Corned Beef Recipe by Elena Gergis

Puerto Rican Corned Beef (Carne Bif)

Puerto Rican Corned Beef also known as Carne Bif on the island is stewed with sofrito, herbs, and spices to create an insanely delicious and flavorful dish. Carne Bif is such a humble dish yet full of bold flavors and so satisfying. With just few simple ingredients you'll have a delicious meal in under 15 minutes!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz corned beef, canned I love Libby's brand!
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/2 taza salsa de tomate
  • 1/3 taza water adjust to your liking
  • 1 tsp sazon
  • 1/2 tsp cebolla en polvo
  • 1/2 tsp ajo en polvo
  • 1/4 tsp ground oregano
  • 2 tbsp pimento-stuffed olives sliced
  • 1 taza french fries or diced potatoes
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook french fries or diced potatoes in a skillet or air-fryer and set aside.
  • Place a small pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, sofrito and tomato sauce. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the canned corned beef and break it up, stirring it into the sauce.
  • Add the olives, seasonings, and water. Stir to combine.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust, if needed. Canned corned beef is very salty so adding adobo or salt is not necessary.
  • Add the french fries and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Tips:
You can either cook french fries from scratch or use frozen french fries. Either way, make sure the fries are fully cooked through when you add them to the corned beef. I don't recommend adding the frozen french fries while frozen.
If you prefer to add diced potatoes instead of french fries, you can either cook the diced potatoes by boiling them or sautéing in a pan like how you would cook home fries. Then you can add them in once the corned beef is done. If you prefer to cook the potatoes with the corned beef, add them in with the water and cook on low heat until the potatoes are fork tender. Add more water if the corned beef dries out while cooking the potatoes.
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Keyword carne bif, Latin recipes, Puerto Rican corned beef, Puerto Rican recipes