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Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe

A classic Cuban dish made with shredded beef, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Flank Steak
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 cup Green Olives sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flank steak and brown on all sides.
  2. 2. Remove the steak and set aside. In the same pot, add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  3. 3. Return the steak to the pot. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender and can be shredded easily.
  4. 4. Remove the steak from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot and add the sliced olives. Stir well and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Beef, Comfort Food
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