Description
Ropa Vieja is a traditional Cuban dish of shredded beef simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. This recipe yields tender, savory meat that’s perfect served over rice or with a side of plantains.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1½ pounds Flank Steak
- 4 cups Beef Broth
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion (sliced)
- 3–4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ cup White Wine
- 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt (to taste, if needed at the end)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Arrange the flank steak in a large pot with beef broth. Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the meat, shred, and return to the broth.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: In a skillet, cook onions, garlic, spices, then add wine, tomato sauce, and bay leaf. Simmer.
- Combine and Simmer: Add shredded beef to the sauce, cook together for 15 minutes.
- Final Touches: Remove bay leaf, adjust salt to taste, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add olives or bell peppers to the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: ropa vieja, shredded beef, Cuban recipe, tomato sauce, flank steak
