Ropa Vieja Recipe

Name: Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Flank Steak; 2 quarts Water; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Carrot, Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced Lengthwise; 1- 3/4 cup Sofrito (homemade Or Canned); 1/2 cups Meat Broth (reserved Cooking Water); 1/4 cups White Cooking Wine; 2 ounces, weight Jar Pimiento Strips; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 pinch Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1 pound Flank Steak
2 quarts Water
1 whole Onion, Chopped
1 whole Carrot, Chopped
5 cloves Garlic, Crushed
1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced Lengthwise
1- 3/4 cup Sofrito (homemade Or Canned)
1/2 cups Meat Broth (reserved Cooking Water)
1/4 cups White Cooking Wine
2 ounces, weight Jar Pimiento Strips
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 pinch Salt To Taste

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1) Boil meat in a pot with about 2 quarts water, chopped carrot, onion, crushed garlic, and green pepper for about 15 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 2 hours or until meat can be shredded with a fork.
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2) Remove the meat and allow to cool.
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Use 2 forks to shred the meat into thread-like strips.
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3) Place the meat into a pan with the Sofrito, garlic powder, broth, and cooking wine.
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Salt to taste and cook for about 5 minutes.
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4) Add the pimiento strips.
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This can be served with white rice, black beans and plantains (either the sweet or green plantains).

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Flank Steak, 2 quarts Water, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1 whole Carrot, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Ropa Vieja falls under the General 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.

Ropa Vieja

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