Ropa Vieja

Name: Ropa Vieja
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 200 g Flank or skirt steak; 1 cup Beef stock or water; 1 Bay leaf; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 Onion, sliced; 1 cup Bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors); 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp Tomato paste; 1/2 tsp each Ground cumin & oregano; 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika (optional); 2 tbsp Green olives, sliced; 1 tbsp Capers (optional); 1 tsp Red wine vinegar; to taste Salt & pepper

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Cuban Beef Stew Comfort Food Gluten-Free Latin America

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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).

Estimated nutrition

983.4kcal

73.3protein

48fat

52.9carbs

Nutrition confidence91%

13 of 15 ingredients matched the nutrition lookup. 2 amounts used estimated gram conversions.

High protein

Needs nutrition review: Flank or skirt steak, Salt & pepper. Read the nutrition disclaimer.

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