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    January 16, 2019 — Updated August 5, 2019 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Ropa Vieja

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    Ropa vieja means old clothes in Spanish. A national dish of Cuba and very popular in other countries as well. Shredded beef stew with peppers, garlic, onions, and spices in a delicious tomato broth.

    ropa vieja and white rice

     

    My ultimate favorite Cuban dish hands down! Bistec encebollado is another one of my favorite Cuban recipes. I normally crave this dish on cold winter nights because it’s so comforting. This is my grandmother’s recipe although she prefers to use brisket. For this recipe, you may use flank steak or brisket.

     

    Great low carb and keto-friendly meal as well.

     

    2 lbs of flank steak

     

    Tips for Successful Ropa Vieja:

     

    Use a knife if the strands are too long.

     

    shredded flank steak

     

    Ingredients you’ll need:

     

    • Boneless flank steak
    • Onions
    • Red and green bell peppers
    • Fresh garlic
    • Tomato sauce
    • Oregano, cumin, granulated garlic, Sazon
    • Bay leaves
    • Dry white wine
    • Sofrito

     

    shredded flank steak in a tomato broth

     

    How do you make ropa vieja?

     

    Saute some onions, red and green bell peppers, sofrito, and fresh garlic in the instant pot. Stir in the cumin, oregano, granulated garlic, and sazon.

    Add the tomato sauce, dry white wine, water, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

    Place the flank steak in the instant pot, and stir. Seal the lid and press the “pressure cook” function. Cook for 40 minutes. Once the 40 minutes are up, release all of the steam before opening the lid. Check for seasoning and enjoy with some white fluffy rice or some tortillas.

    You can certainly cook this on the stove top instead. Completely optional.

     

    ropa vieja and white rice

    More Cuban recipes

    • Instant Pot Arroz con Leche
    • 15-minute Cuban black beans
    • Picadillo Cubano con Papas 
    • Cuban Carne con Papa

    ropa vieja and white rice

    Ropa Vieja

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 412kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    Delicious flank steak seasoned and cooked to perfection in a tomato broth. The entire family will enjoy this classic Cuban dish.

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs boneless flank steak
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 green bell pepper sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper sliced
    • 5 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 tsp  oregano
    • 1/2 tsp  cumin
    • 1 tsp  granulated garlic
    • 2 tsp  sazon
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 tbsp sofrito
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 16 ounces tomato sauce
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 3-4 tbsp olives
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Press the saute function on your instant pot and add some oil.
    • Once the oil gets hot, add the onions and peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    • Stir in the fresh garlic, sofrito, sazon, cumin, oregano, and granulated garlic.
    • Add the tomato sauce, dry white wine, water, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
    • Add the flank steak and make sure the flank steak is covered with the tomato and water mixture.
    • Seal the lid and press the pressure cook function. Cook for 40 minutes.
    • Once the 40 minutes are up, release all of the steam before opening.
    • Place the flank steak on a cutting board and shred using 2 forks.
    • Place the shredded beef back into the instant pot.
    • Add the olives.
    • Press the saute function and cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Once the tomato broth thickens, check for seasoning, and serve immediately.

    Notes

    If you like this dish a bit sweet, add 1/2 tsp of sugar or ketchup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 1381mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1575IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 6mg
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