CUBAN MEAT STEW (ROPA VIEJA)
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
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.
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Alisha Ramasre
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The ropa vieja is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of beef, vegetables, and spices. I always serve it with rice and beans, and it's a perfect meal.
Solivone Pa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for ropa vieja. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I serve it with rice and beans, and it's a perfect meal.
Zainab Lawal aminu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The ropa vieja is so flavorful and delicious. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later. It's a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Eva Ishot
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. The ropa vieja was so easy to make, and it turned out so flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.
Fazi XKhan
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The ropa vieja was so tender and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Asif Qayyum
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the ropa vieja. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Grant Perry
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The ropa vieja was so flavorful and delicious. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.
Azhar Waseem
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of stews. But I'm so glad I did! The ropa vieja was absolutely delicious. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I served it with rice and beans, and
Ginou Bazile
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The ropa vieja was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.
Dave Tupy
[email protected]This is the best ropa vieja I've ever had. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sagor Barman
[email protected]I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kela Foto Rama
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Zawia Karya
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this one changed my mind. The ropa vieja was so flavorful and satisfying. I loved the combination of beef, vegetables, and spices.
Keshav Mandal
[email protected]This Cuban meat stew was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the beef was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.