Easy Ropa Vieja Recipe
This easy Ropa Vieja recipe captures the essence of Cuban cuisine with its rich flavors and tender meat, perfect for a hearty family meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz can
- 0.5 cup beef broth or stock
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup green olives sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and brown on all sides.
- Remove steak and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and bell peppers, cooking until soft.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the steak to the pot and add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove meat, shred using two forks, and return to the pot along with sliced olives. Stir well.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, try marinating the steak overnight with garlic, lime juice, and spices.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg