Cuba - Ropa Vieja

Name: Cuba - Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Cuban
Ingredients: 2lb flank steak; 1 yellow onion sliced; 6 chopped garlic cloves; 3 bell peppers sliced; 1 c chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 4 roma tomatoes crushed; 1 c halved green olives; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 packet sazón; 2 dried bay leaves; adobo seasoning to taste; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 1 c dry white wine; water; Stewed Black Beans; Steamed White Rice; lime wedges; chopped cilantro

8 steps

Prep:30minCook:3h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:34:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories275.4 kcal (14%)

Total Fat8.7 g (12%)

Carbs16.3 g (6%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein27.7 g (55%)

Sodium437.8 mg (22%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Prepare Steak

Step 1

Season steak with adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper

Step 2

In deep pot on high heat, add tbsp of neutral oil and sear both sides of flank steak. Then remove from pot

Make Cuban Sofrito

Step 3

In same pot steak was seared add onions, garlic, and bell peppers on medium heat. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until vegetables are soft

Step 4

Secondly, add tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, cumin, paprika, oregano, sazón, bay leaves, and white wine. Bring to a simmer

Step 5

Add back flank steak and pour additional water into pot until steak is submerged in liquid

Step 6

Braise steak for 2-3 hours until meat is tender and can shred easily

Step 7

Remove meat and bay leaves from pot. Shred beef and add back into pot along with green olives. Fully combine in stew and simmer for additional 5-10 minutes