Ropa Vieja

Name: Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2-2½ pounds (1kg) flank steak, (skirt steak, or chuck roast); 1½ teaspoons (9g) salt; 2½ tablespoons (35g) Sazon ((see notes)); 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil ((more as needed)); 1 large bay leaf; 1 large onion, (sliced); 4-5 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 bell peppers, (seeded and cut into strips (red and green work fine)); 2 tomatoes, (sliced into strips); 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 sprig thyme; 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cumin; 2½ teaspoons (12g) Sazon ((or beef or chicken bouillon)); 1-2 cups (236-472ml) beef broth; 2-3 tablespoons (8-12g) chopped parsley (or cilantro); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:4h

Originating in Spain but made famous in Cuba, stewed beef simmered in a well-seasoned tomato base delivers good foodie vibes. Braise it or use the slow cooker for a crazy weeknight meal or a party-worthy main course.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:05:25 GMT