ROPA VIEJA JOSES (CUBAN SLOPPY JOES), SLICED TOMATOES, PLANTAIN CHIPS AND MOJO SAUCE

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Ropa Vieja Joses (Cuban Sloppy Joes), Sliced Tomatoes, Plantain Chips and Mojo Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 cloves garlic, cracked from skin
1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin, eyeball it in your palm
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
1/4 cup water, eyeball it
2 pounds ground sirloin
1/4 cup green olives with pimiento, finely chopped
1 tablespoon paprika, eyeball it in your palm
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco) eyeball it
1 cup tomato sauce
A palm full grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
4 crusty rolls, split (if available to you, look for Cuban rolls or Portuguese rolls, they are slightly sweet, but good ole keisers work fine, too)
2 large dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 sack plantain chips, on International foods aisle of market with Latin foods
2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Make the mojo sauce: put the garlic and onion in a food processor with cumin, lemon zest and juice. Turn processor on and stream in about 1 cup of extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup of water. Turn off processor and reserve.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown. Add half of the mojo and crumble the meat as it cooks, about 3 minutes. Add olives and pimientos, paprika, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce and grill seasoning. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Split Cuban rolls and pile the bottoms with hefty spoonfuls of Sloppy Ropa Vieja Jose mix. Cover meat with sliced dill pickles and bun tops. Serve the plantain chips and sliced tomatoes along side to finish your plates and drizzle tiny spoonfuls of raw mojo sauce over the chips when passing out the plates. Season the tomato slices with a pinch of salt as well.

Abdulkareem Samoon
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Cuban food.


Kamran Awan
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


aubrey Roades
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a really budget-friendly meal.


Denval Somers
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I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this dish was really good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Maddex King
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of the beef, tomatoes, and spices.


Uzairkhan uzair
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a milder sauce.


Zama Mbambo
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my Ropa Vieja turned out really dry. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I'm not sure if I'll try this recipe again.


Victory Whyte
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This was my first time making Ropa Vieja and it was a success! The dish was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the mojo sauce, which added a nice tang to the dish.


Tammie Macias-Casarez
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I love Ropa Vieja and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Cuban dish.


Farman Seru
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This dish was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MayceighLux Starling
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I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but this Ropa Vieja recipe changed my mind. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the plantain chips, which added a nice crunch to the dish.


MaKenzie Davis
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This Ropa Vieja recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I especially loved the mojo sauce, which added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again and again.