Best 3 Ropa Vieja Cuban Meat Stew Recipes

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Cuban ropa vieja is a traditional Cuban dish made with shredded beef and a savory sauce. The name "ropa vieja" translates to "old clothes" in Spanish, and it is thought to have originated from the practice of using leftover meat from a previous meal to make a new dish. One thing is for certain, this hearty and flavor-packed stew is a staple of Cuban cuisine. It is typically served with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains. Ropa vieja is a popular dish to serve during special occasions, such as holidays and family gatherings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ROPA VIEJA (CUBAN MEAT STEW)



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A filling beef meal, Ropa Vieja is a main course of shredded and braised beef with plenty of healthy, tasty vegetables like onions, peppers and olives. Our GOYA® Ropa Vieja recipe is sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites. Lots of rice adds a fluffy texture to a full plate, too. Serve Ropa Vieja with GOYA® Frozen Ripe Plantains for a classic Latin pairing.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

CUBAN MEAT STEW (ROPA VIEJA)



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This meat stew is delicious and easy. A nice change of pace, and it makes the house smell so good. Serve with rice and a salad, or crusty bread. From a Goya cookbook--Best of the Americas-Carribean.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Stew

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs flank steaks, cut in 4 x 5 inch strips
all purpose adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups finely diced onions
1 1/2 cups finely diced green peppers
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can spanish style tomato sauce (such as Goya)
1 (6 ounce) jar sofrito sauce (such as Goya)
3 cups water
1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annatto (again, such as Goya)
1 packet beef bouillon (I used about 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Beef Base)
1 ounce jar capers, rinsed
10 large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Season steak with Adobo.
  • In large skillet, heat oil on medium high, brown meat on both sides, remove and keep warm.
  • Lower heat to medium, add garlic, onion and green pepper, cook-stirring often for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in black pepper and tomato sauce and cook, stirring often for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sofrito, water, sazon and bouillon and bring to a boil.
  • Return the meat to the pan, cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring it occasionally.
  • Add in the capers and olives, continue to simmer covered, until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
  • This should take about 1-1/2 hours.
  • You can add more water 1/4 cup at a time if the sauce gets too dry.
  • To serve, shred the meat with 2 forks and mix back into sauce.

ROPA VIEJA - CUBAN MEAT STEW RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Ropa Vieja - Cuban Meat Stew Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by lovemygolden

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 1/2 lbs. flank steak, cut in 3"x 4"pieces
GOYA® Adobo with Pepper, to taste
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 green bell peppers, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 jar (6 oz.) GOYA® Sofrito
3 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (8 oz.) GOYA® Tomato Sauce
1 packet Sazón GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto
1 packet GOYA® Powdered Beef Bouillon
1/4 tsp. GOYA® Ground Black Pepper
1 cup GOYA® Spanish Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, sliced
1 jar (2 oz.) GOYA® Capers, drained
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups cooked CANILLA Extra Long Grain Rice

Steps:

  • 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 of cups water, tomato sauce, Sazón, 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 - 1½ hours, adding more water in ¼ 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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats for the Ropa Vieja. This will give the dish a more complex flavor.
  • Cook the meats slowly over low heat. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it more flavorful.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the Ropa Vieja. This will add color, flavor, and nutrition to the dish.
  • Season the Ropa Vieja with a variety of spices. This will give the dish a unique and delicious flavor.
  • Serve the Ropa Vieja with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or plantains.

Conclusion:

Ropa Vieja is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meats, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, Ropa Vieja is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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