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Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja

Prep: 20 min Cook: 2 hr Total: 2 hr 20 min

Recipe Attributes

  • Cuban
  • All Diets
  • Main Course
A traditional Cuban dish featuring shredded beef stewed in a savory tomato-based sauce with bell peppers and onions.

Ingredients

  • 2
    pounds flank steak
  • 1
    piece bell pepper
  • 1
    piece onion
  • 3
    cloves garlic
  • 1 ½
    cups tomato sauce
  • 2
    tablespoons olives
  • 1
    teaspoon cumin

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the flank steak with salt, pepper, and cumin.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat oil and sear the steak on both sides until browned.

  3. 3

    Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.

  4. 4

    Pour in the tomato sauce and a cup of water, then cover and simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender.

  5. 5

    Remove the steak from the pot and shred it using two forks.

  6. 6

    Return the shredded beef to the sauce, stir in olives, and cook for 10 more minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with white rice and fried plantains.

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Reviews & Comments

4.5
(2 reviews)
reg_user
Apr 27, 2025 2:04 PM
Tastes great!
hungryboy
May 18, 2025 10:40 AM