Description
Ropa Vieja is a traditional Cuban dish made with shredded beef, tomatoes, and bell peppers, cooked slowly for a rich and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the flank steak in a large pot with water until tender, about 2 hours. Remove and shred.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add shredded beef, diced tomatoes, vinegar, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and serve hot with rice or tortillas.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker for easier preparation.
- Add olives or capers for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
