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Ropa vieja – Cuban shredded beef in tomato sauce
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Ropa vieja – Cuban shredded beef in tomato sauce

Cuba's national dish: slow-braised beef shredded into strands in a savory tomato-pepper sauce. A home classic, not a generic Latin stew.

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175 min total
6 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Ingredients

    • 2.6 lb Beef brisket or chuck
    • 2 stk Onion
    • 2 stk Red bell pepper
    • 4 fed Garlic
    • 14.1 oz Crushed tomatoes
    • 1⅔ cup Beef stock
    • 1½ tsp Ground cumin
    • 1 tsp Oregano
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 tsp Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the beef

    1. Brown the beef in oil in a pot. Remove.
    Pot
  2. 2

    Sauté vegetables

    1. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic. Add spices, tomatoes, and stock.
    Pot
  3. 3

    Braise

    1. Return beef. Simmer covered 2–2½ hours until tender.
    Pot
  4. 4

    Shred and serve

    1. Shred beef into the sauce. Season. Serve with rice.
    Pot

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Serving

  • • Serve with white rice and fried plantains.
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