Old Clothes (Beef Stew): Ropa Vieja Recipe

Name: Old Clothes (Beef Stew): Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2-pound) flank steak, halved lengthwise; 2 bay leaves; 1 carrot, sliced; 2 onions, julienne; 1 tablespoon dry oregano; 1 red pepper, julienne; 1 green pepper, julienne; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup sherry; 2 cups whole tomatoes, canned; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper; Serving suggestion: white rice

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2-pound) flank steak, halved lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1 carrot, sliced
2 onions, julienne
1 tablespoon dry oregano
1 red pepper, julienne
1 green pepper, julienne
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sherry
2 cups whole tomatoes, canned
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
Serving suggestion: white rice

1
Boil the flank steak with bay leaves, carrots, 1 onion, and oregano with enough water to cover the ingredients.
2
Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
3
Drain and let the meat cool, cut into 2-inch cubes and then shred.
4
Saute the remaining onion, peppers, and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
5
Deglaze with sherry.
6
Add tomatoes and cumin.
7
Cook for 15 minutes.
8
Add the shredded meat and cook for 1/2 hour.
9
Season with salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2-pound) flank steak, halved lengthwise, 2 bay leaves, 1 carrot, sliced, 2 onions, julienne, and more.

Yes, Old Clothes (Beef Stew): Ropa Vieja falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Old Clothes (Beef Stew): Ropa Vieja

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