Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a classic Cuban recipe, but you see variations of this dish across Latin American countries. The words “ropa vieja” translate as old clothes in English. The name refers to the way that the shredded meat and colorful peppers look like old rags. In Mexico, a ropa vieja recipe is also known as “carne deshebrada”, alluding to the shredded meat that’s used to prepare the dish. It’s where a cut of meat such as brisket or flank steak is cooked slowly in liquid and aromatics until tender, making it very easy to shred with the help of two forks. Once the meat is ready, you can combine it with sauce and vegetables and make a hearty stew that can be served alongside rice and warm beans. It can also be used to make burritos, add to quesadillas, or make tacos. Our ropa vieja dish is inspired more by the Cuban version, where the shredded meat is combined with a sauce prepared with white wine, peppers, tomato sauce, spices, broth, and you can also add olives too. Gran Luchito Ancho BBQ Fajita & Taco Mix is the perfect seasoning for this recipe, adding depth of flavour, smokiness, and a light sweetness into the dish, with the perfect blend of spices. Traditionally ropa vieja is served with fried plantain, however we have swapped that for some Gran Luchito Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips that serve as the perfect vessels to pick up the flavoursome beef. Don’t forget to serve your instant pot ropa vieja with steamed white rice and warm Gran Luchito Cantina Beans on the side.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet