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How to Make Ropa Vieja (Cuban Meat Stew) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ropa Vieja, which translates to "old clothes" in Spanish, is a traditional Cuban dish that is both hearty and flavorful. This dish is a savory meat stew made with tender shredded beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a variety of aromatic spices. Ropa Vieja is a dish that has been passed down through generations in Cuban households and is a beloved comfort food that is perfect for a cozy family dinner.

The key to making a delicious Ropa Vieja is using the right cut of beef. Typically, fla...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 ½ pounds flank steak, cut in 3-inch x 4-inch pieces
  • Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
  • 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ green bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar Goya Sofrito
  • 3 teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
  • 1 (8 ounce) can Goya Tomato Sauce
  • 1 packet Sazon Goya with Coriander and Annatto
  • 1 packet Goya Powdered Beef Bouillon
  • ¼ teaspoon Goya Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Goya Spanish Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, sliced
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar Goya Capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season meat with Adobo. Add steak to pot and cook in batches, flipping once, until well browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate. Lower heat to medium. Stir in onions and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add sofrito and garlic to pot; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in 3 cups of water, tomato sauce, Sazon, beef bouillon and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Return beef to pot. Lower heat to medium low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in olives and capers. Cover pot; simmer until meat shreds easily with fork, 1 - 1 1/2 hours, adding more water in 1/4 cup measurements, if pot becomes dry. Transfer meat to work surface; shred meat with two forks. Bring remaining sauce to a boil. Mix meat and cilantro into sauce. Serve with white rice.

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