"Ropa Vieja" (Shredded beef- panamanain style)

Name: "Ropa Vieja" (Shredded beef- panamanain style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cooking wine; 6 small tomatoes; 3 lb beef (brisket or similar - tasty and easy to tear apart or shred); 1 small onion (i prefer to add 1/2 or 1tsp powdered); 1 can tomato paste (4oz or 113g); 1 each salt n pepper (to taste); 3 clove garlic, minced (or garlic powder); 1 small bell pepper (you can play with the colors, but green is whats usually used for this); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp sugar (or just enough to lower the acid)

Servings: persons

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["Cook the brisket on boiling water until soft and tender.", "Seasoned the water with salt, garlic and onion (if using powder), pepper.", "I usually leave it like 1-2 hours.", "Once its cooked, remove it from pan and let it cool.", "Separate or tear out the meat.", "Dice tomatoes in small cubes, and bell pepper too.", "On a frying pan, add ur vegetable oil and put your tomatoes and bell pepper (if u're using garlic cloves and onion instead of powder u should add them now too).", "I like to squeeze tomatoes with a fork to get all the juices and flavor.", "Add your brisket on the pan and stir with veggies.", "Add the tomato paste and the cooking wine.", "Let it boil, add the sugar and taste it in case it needs more salt or seasoning.", "Add enough beef broth (water left from cooking ur beef) to the sauce.", "Cook it until sauce is ready and thickened.", "Serve and enjoy!", "** This is our traditional version of a very popular dish in Panama, and other countries like Colombia and Venezuela.", "I have tried it also with chicken and pork and tastes good too!", "This is great served with white rice or rice and lentils with a simple salad, but i prefer it with caramelized ripe plantains for that sweetness touch (great flavor contrasts in ur mouth)", "You can also do pita pockets with your leftovers (which i do all the time and will share recipe later); or serve it with corn tortillas (not the mexican style but the ones similar to ""arepas"" that are fried) for breakfast or as snack."]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup cooking wine, 6 small tomatoes, 3 lb beef (brisket or similar - tasty and easy to tear apart or shred), 1 small onion (i prefer to add 1/2 or 1tsp powdered), and more.

Yes, "Ropa Vieja" (Shredded beef- panamanain style) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!