Authentic Cuban Shredded Beef Ropa Vieja Recipe
Classic Cuban Ropa Vieja with tender shredded beef, peppers, and tomato sauce. A flavorful slow-cooked main course.
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Make authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja with tender shredded beef, peppers, and tomato sauce. Easy slow-cooked traditional recipe for a flavorful main dish.
Recipe Details
Prep time
20m
Cook time
1h 30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
1h 50m
Prep time
20m
Cook time
1h 30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
1h 50m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 200 g flank steak raw
- 50 g green bell pepper sliced
- 50 g red bell pepper sliced
- 60 g yellow onion sliced
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 100 g diced tomatoes canned
- 15 g tomato paste
- 20 g green olives sliced
- 100 ml beef broth low sodium
- 10 ml olive oil extra virgin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 piece bay leaf dried
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
Origins Caribbean
Instructions
- Cut flank steak into large chunks for boiling.
- Place beef chunks in a pot and cover with water, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer beef for about 1 hour until tender.
- Remove beef from broth and shred using two forks once cool enough to handle.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced yellow onion and minced garlic, cook until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced green and red bell peppers, cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in diced canned tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add shredded beef to the skillet and mix well with vegetables and tomato sauce.
- For in beef broth, add sliced green olives, ground cumin, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Tips
- Use flank steak for authentic texture and flavor.
- Simmer beef gently to keep it tender and juicy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before final simmer.
- Serve with white rice and black beans for a complete meal.
Serving Suggestions
- white rice
- black beans
- fried plantains
- tostones
- avocado slices
Enjoy this authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja served hot with rice and beans for a delicious and comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 2
- Sodium (g): 0.4
- Sugar (g): 3
- Fat (g): 5
- Carbohydrates (g): 6
- Protein (g): 20
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.06
- Saturated Fat (g): 1.2
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