Ropa Vieja Joses (Cuban Sloppy Joes), Sliced Tomato

Name: Ropa Vieja Joses (Cuban Sloppy Joes), Sliced Tomatoes, Plantain Chips and Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, cracked from skin; 1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, eyeball it in your palm; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount; 1/4 cup water, eyeball it; 2 pounds ground sirloin; 1/4 cup green olives with pimiento, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika, eyeball it in your palm; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco) eyeball it; 1 cup tomato sauce; A palm full grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning; 4 crusty rolls, split (if available to you, look for Cuban rolls or Portuguese rolls, they are slightly sweet, but good ole keisers work fine, too); 2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 sack plantain chips, on International foods aisle of market with Latin foods; 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

10 cloves garlic, cracked from skin
1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin, eyeball it in your palm
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
1/4 cup water, eyeball it
2 pounds ground sirloin
1/4 cup green olives with pimiento, finely chopped
1 tablespoon paprika, eyeball it in your palm
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco) eyeball it
1 cup tomato sauce
A palm full grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
4 crusty rolls, split (if available to you, look for Cuban rolls or Portuguese rolls, they are slightly sweet, but good ole keisers work fine, too)
2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 sack plantain chips, on International foods aisle of market with Latin foods
2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced

1
Make the mojo sauce: put the garlic and onion in a food processor with cumin, lemon zest and juice.
2
Turn processor on and stream in about 1 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup of water.
3
Turn off processor and reserve.
4
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the beef and brown.
6
Add half of the mojo and crumble the meat as it cooks, about 3 minutes.
7
Add olives and pimientos, paprika, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce and grill seasoning.
8
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
9
Cook over low heat 10 minutes.
10
Split Cuban rolls and pile the bottoms with hefty spoonfuls of Sloppy Ropa Vieja Jose mix.
11
Cover meat with sliced dill pickles and bun tops.
12
Serve the plantain chips and sliced tomatoes along side to finish your plates and drizzle tiny spoonfuls of raw mojo sauce over the chips when passing out the plates.
13
Season the tomato slices with a pinch of salt as well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cloves garlic, cracked from skin, 1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, eyeball it in your palm, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, and more.

Yes, Ropa Vieja Joses (Cuban Sloppy Joes), Sliced Tomatoes, Plantain Chips and Mojo Sauce 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.

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Ropa Vieja Joses (Cuban Sloppy Joes), Sliced Tomatoes, Plantain Chips and Mojo Sauce

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