BRAISED BEEF, PEPPERS AND ONIONS: ROPA VIEJA
Ropa vieja, or "old clothes," describes the shreds of meat, peppers, and onions resembling a mess of colorful rags. Robust stews such as this Cuban specialty are at the heart of West Indian cuisine.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper and cook, turning once, until well browned.
- Transfer the steak with 1 bay leaf and the clove-studded onion to a large pot, with a tight-fitting lid, and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the heat and cool the meat in the liquid for about 30 minutes. Transfer meat to a platter and cover, to keep warm. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid. (Stew may be made up to this point 1 day ahead.)
- Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium-high heat and heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add the remaining bay leaf, peppers, garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until dark red, about 1 minute more. Add the 2 cups reserved liquid, tomatoes, and olives and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, pull the steak into shreds. Add the steak and peas to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, until just heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with white rice.
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Jinthu Saanu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the way the beef and vegetables cooked together to create a delicious and savory sauce.
Salih Khan
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this dish. I used tofu instead of beef and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Shahnawaz Cheema
[email protected]I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shabo Baz
[email protected]This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
sharifah nyanzi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Suleman Gill
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover steak from a dinner party, and this was the perfect way to use it up. The dish was flavorful and easy to make.
Dipesh Dipesh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
YEET YEET
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the way the beef and vegetables cooked together to create a delicious and savory sauce.
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[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this dish. I used tofu instead of beef and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Heather Bedard
[email protected]I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Emranul Haque
[email protected]This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Sahil Pirzado
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mix Achaar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover roast beef from a dinner party, and this was the perfect way to use it up. The dish was flavorful and easy to make.
Dhruba Stha
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the beef and vegetables cooked together to create a delicious and savory sauce.
Joseph Mwambwa
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the peppers and onions added a great sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.