Ropa Viejo

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13
Ropa Vieja Recipe Made Easy
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs beef flank steaks
beef stock
1 carrot , sliced
10 garlic cloves , sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions , thinly sliced
3 anaheim chilies or 3 poblano chiles , deseeded and sliced
warmed flour tortilla , to serve
3 ripe tomatoes , diced
8 radishes , diced
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
4 scallions , chopped
1 -2 lime , cut in wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
385
Sugar
4g
Fat
13g
Ropa vieja is a classic Cuban dish that translates to 'old clothes' in English. The dish is said to have originated when a poor farmer had nothing else to feed his family, so he shredded the old clothes they had and cooked it with some vegetables and spices. Today, the dish is made with beef instead of clothes and is a delicious and hearty meal that is loved by many.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add the beef flank steaks, carrots, garlic, and enough beef stock to cover the meat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
2.Remove the meat from the pot and let cool for a few minutes then shred it with a fork.
3.In another large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and chilies and sauté until softened, stirring frequently.
4.Add the shredded meat to the pot with the onions and chilies. Stir to combine everything and cook until heated through.
5.Serve the Ropa Vieja hot with warmed flour tortillas, diced tomatoes, radishes, cilantro, scallions, and lime wedges.

PROS

Ropa vieja is a delicious and hearty beef stew that is perfect for feeding a crowd.
This recipe is easy to follow and will leave everyone at your table wanting more.

The beef is cooked until tender and packed full of flavor from the aromatics and beef stock.

It’s a great one-pot meal that can be served on its own or with rice, potatoes, or tortilla chips.

CONS

Ropa vieja can be a bit time-consuming to prepare due to the long cooking time and the shredding of the beef.

It can also be a bit messy to eat with all the toppings and sauces.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein and is packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
The beef stock used in this recipe is also packed with nutrients and is great for supporting gut health.

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