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Cuban Ropa Vieja

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 Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Green Olives sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Capers
  • 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. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened.
  3. 3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, cumin, and oregano. Return the flank steak to the pot.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and can be shredded easily.
  6. 6. Remove the steak from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the pot.
  7. 7. Stir in the green olives and capers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  8. 8. 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: 40mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Beef, Comfort Food
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