Cuban Recipes

Cuban • North America

ID 155

Cuban Sandwich

Cuban Sandwich Grilled Cheese

                                        Cook time
                                        20 min
                                    

                                        Difficulty
                                        Easy
                                    

                                        Portion
                                        Single
                                    

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Ingredients: Cuban bread (or soft baguette) (1 roll), Yellow mustard (1 tbsp), Roast pork (mojo style if possible) (70 g), Deli ham (70 g), Swiss cheese (2 slices), Dill pickle slices (4–6), Butter (softened) (1 tbsp)

317.6 kcal 6.4 protein 18.5 fat 31.5 carbs

Confidence 87% Quick cook

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Step 1: Split bread; spread mustard on both sides. Layer roast pork, ham, Swiss, and pickles.
Step 2: Butter the outside. Press on a plancha or in a heavy skillet under a weight over medium heat 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is crisp and cheese melts.
Step 3: Slice on the bias and serve hot.

Cuban • Latin America

ID 168

Ropa Vieja

Cuban Beef Stew Comfort Food

                                        Cook time
                                        150 min
                                    

                                        Difficulty
                                        Medium
                                    

                                        Portion
                                        Single
                                    

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Ingredients: Flank or skirt steak (200 g), Beef stock or water (1 cup), Bay leaf (1), Olive oil (1 tbsp), Onion, sliced (1/2), Bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors) (1 cup), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Crushed tomatoes (1/2 cup), Tomato paste (1 tsp), Ground cumin & oregano (1/2 tsp each), Smoked paprika (optional) (1/4 tsp), Green olives, sliced (2 tbsp), Capers (optional) (1 tbsp), Red wine vinegar (1 tsp), Salt & pepper (to taste)

983.4 kcal 73.3 protein 48 fat 52.9 carbs

Confidence 91% High protein

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Step 1: Simmer steak with stock and bay leaf 60–90 minutes until shred-tender (pressure cooker ~35 minutes). Shred; reserve broth.
Step 2: Sauté onion and peppers in olive oil until soft; add garlic 30 seconds.
Step 3: Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and 1/2–1 cup reserved broth; simmer 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add shredded beef, olives, and capers; simmer 10–15 minutes. Finish with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 5: Serve with rice and maduros (sweet plantains).

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