AUTHENTIC CUBAN SHREDDED BEEF, "ROPA VIEJA" CUBANA
When I first tasted this dish I was swept off my feet. It was the most delicious shredded beef recipe I had ever tasted. I quickly learned how to make it from my dear mother-in-law Yoli, short for Yolanda. Over the years I have tweaked it to my families liking. I guarantee You will love this shredded beef recipe. The name is"Ropa...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Beef
Time 2h35m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. Put brisket in a large pot of cold water add half onion, half green pepper, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves garlic smashed or crushed and 1 tsp salt cover and cook for about four hours over medium flame until brisket is fork tender and is falling apart. If you have a pressure cooker You can do the same as above; cover and pressurize for one hour. When finished cooking; release steam carefully; remove meat and allow to cool then with two forks beging ripping pieces of meat into shredds with the forks pulling each apart until all is shredded completely. Set aside
- 2. Next in a large deep skillet or saute pan heat the olive oil over medium heat; add the rest of the diced onion, green pepper, remaing garlic, (be sure garlic is smashed or put through a garlic press) saute these veggies until onion is translucent; next add the parsley, cilantro, diced roasted pimento, should only use one pimento, continue to saute until parsley and cilantro are limp. Next add the olives and the wine to the sauteed veggies, continue to saute for about a minute; now add the tomato sauce; ketchup, worcestershire sauce; vinegar; lime juice; bay leaf, and all the dry seasonings. oregano, cumin powder,sazon goya packet,garlic powder,goya adobe seasoning,remaining tsp salt, black pepper,and stir very well. Keep cooking for about 2 minutes until all the seasonings are well mixed into the sauce. Now add the 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir very well and let simmer for about one more minute. Taste a little of the sauce to see if it has enough salt and seasonings you may want to add a little more salt or pepper or a little bit more of ketchup and a kiss of cayanne pepper if you like. If you like a little kick. It's up to your taste liking.
- 3. Now add the meat to the sauce and mix very very well ensuring that the meat is well mixed with this sauce. Saute the meat with the sauce for about three minutes; over a medium low flame so the sauce marries with the meat. Cover with a tight lid lower the flame to very low and leave like this for three minutes. After three minutes have passed uncover mix real good again, and serve on top of fluffy white Cuban rice or my white lime rice. Serve with the fried plantains and a salad. This shredded beef is delicious. Enjoy
- 4. I like to eat the left over shredded beef on toasty Cuban bread the next day or you can serve on toasted French or Italian bread either way it is wonderful. Buen Appetito Save the remaining beef broth for making soup the next day or freeze for another dish.
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Danieka Martin
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Christopher Hoosier
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the beef came out perfect. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Cassidy Walley
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The beef was dry and the sauce was too sweet.
Moh Boze
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Jamiane Stedman
[email protected]Just made this recipe and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Mercy Antonios
[email protected]I've tried many Cuban shredded beef recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kgosi Nkiwane
[email protected]This is my go-to Cuban shredded beef recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Mr. Games
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beef, but I was pleasantly surprised. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Keith Jones
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
RAJA 420
[email protected]OMG! This recipe is a keeper! The shredded beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a hit with my family. Highly recommend!