Ropa Vieja Recipe

Name: Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef, flank steak (london broil); 1 each bay leaves; 1 small onions; 1 whole tomatoes ripe; 1 each celery stalks; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/4 cups olive oil; 1/2 each green bell peppers finely chopped; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 1 each bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 10 1/2 ounces tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup stock from cooked meat; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup wine burgandy

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef, flank steak (london broil)
1 each bay leaves
1 small onions
1 whole tomatoes ripe
1 each celery stalks
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 cups olive oil
1/2 each green bell peppers finely chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 each bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
10 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup stock from cooked meat
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup wine burgandy

1
In a suitable soup kettle, place the meat, bay leaf, whole onion, tomato, celery rib cut in half, and the salt.
2
Cover with cold water and bring to a rapid boil.
3
Skim several times.
4
Lower heat and cook until meat is tender (approximately 1 hour).
5
Allow meat to cool in stock, then remove to platter and shred.
6
Strain stock and reserve to be used in sauce and the rest for a hearty soup.
7
TOMATO SAUCE FOR ROPA VIEJA: Heat oil in large skillet.
8
Add onion and green pepper and saute until transparent.
9
Add the garlic, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, and cook 5 minutes longer.
10
Combine tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, stock, salt, and wine.
11
Add to saute.
12
Stir to mix well and bring to a boil.
13
Lower heat and cook for approximately 30 minutes, stirring at intervals.
14
In a 2 1/2 quart casserole with cover, place the shredded meat.
15
Pour sauce over the meat and mix well.
16
Cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
17
Serve over white rice accompanied by very ripe fried plantains, when available.

1390

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef, flank steak (london broil), 1 each bay leaves, 1 small onions, 1 whole tomatoes ripe, and more.

Yes, Ropa Vieja falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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