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Cuban Ropa Vieja

This traditional Cuban dish is packed with delicious flavors of spices, veggies, and tender flank steak. It's a perfect family dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs flank steak
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 packet sazon goya
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place Flank Steak in a pressure cooker and cover with water, cook for about an hour
  • Using your fingers or two forks, shred the flank steak and set aside.
  • Discard the water in the pressure cooker and drizzle some olive oil in it
  • Add the chopped onions and peppers and let them cook until the onions are translucent
  • Add the tomato sauce, fresh garlic, dry white wine, oregano, cumin, sazon, and salt and pepper
  • Add the shredded beef and peas and stir
  • Close the pressure cooker and cook for an additional 15 minutes
  • Serve with white rice and Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 996mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 28.3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4.5mg