Ropa Vieja (cuban stew)

Name: Ropa Vieja (cuban stew) Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 - 1 lb. flank steaks trimmed; 2 medium onions sliced; 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips; 1 large green bell pepper sliced into strips; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 3 cups beef broth; 1 Tbsp. tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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Minutes to Prepare: 30
Minutes to Cook: 180

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 - 1 lb. flank steaks, trimmed2 medium onions,sliced1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips4 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp salt1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar3 cups beef broth1 Tbsp. tomato paste2 bay leaves1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1 steak to pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove steak from pan. Repeat
procedure with cooking spray and remaining steak.

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to pan, cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in next 5 ingredients; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in vinegar, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook for 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir on broth, tomato paste, and bay leaves. Add steaks; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 1 1/2 hours or until steaks shred with a fork.

Remove steaks from pan; shred with two forks. Stir shredded beef and cilantro into pan. Yield: 8 3/4 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NELSONX5.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 211.2
Total Fat: 8.9 g
Cholesterol: 56.7 mg
Sodium: 711.3 mg
Total Carbs: 7.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 25.1 g

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Member Reviews

MYBABYNO1
Made this for my Husband tonight. We loved it. Very tasty. Served over brown rice. And corn and squash on the side. - 3/10/09
NEWTOKR
This is super great! It is espeically good served over brown rice to soak up all the broth. Great flavor! - 5/11/08
RYEJOE
This was great! I've trying various ropa vieja recipes since we lived in Key West 30 years ago, and this is the best. Served with brown rice and black beans. DH had 2 helpings and was disappointed when I had leftovers for lunch instead of leaving it for him. - 2/21/11
RINSKY3
This was very tasty. I will definately be making it again =) - 10/31/08