Ropa Vieja
ropa-vieja
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)
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).