CUBAN MEAT STEW (ROPA VIEJA)

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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

2 1/2 lbs flank steaks, cut in 4 x 5 inch strips
all purpose adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups finely diced onions
1 1/2 cups finely diced green peppers
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can spanish style tomato sauce (such as Goya)
1 (6 ounce) jar sofrito sauce (such as Goya)
3 cups water
1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annatto (again, such as Goya)
1 packet beef bouillon (I used about 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Beef Base)
1 ounce jar capers, rinsed
10 large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced

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.

Dominic Onderi Nyabuto
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I followed the recipe exactly but the meat turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Klrista
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This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I'll use less salt next time.


Tiany Ase
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I'm allergic to beef, so I used chicken instead. It turned out great!


Kuorwel Elijah
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This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, so I used less chili powder.


ASTROPH13SZ
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out delicious.


Emma Casteels
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Young Ree Mchings
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


KC Entertainment
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I made this for my Cuban friends and they said it was the best ropa vieja they've ever had.


Ali Rashid
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is amazing.


howard roper
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I've never made ropa vieja before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


Begench Rozygeldiyew
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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


JAMSHAID NEKOKARA
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are incredible.


RJ shimanto
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This is the best ropa vieja I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Abdul Rauf
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Samii Uullah
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Lungisile Booi
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Namugenyi Fina
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This is my go-to recipe for ropa vieja. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of beef, tomatoes, peppers, and spices.


MD Copy
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I've made this ropa vieja a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key is to use good quality beef and to let it simmer for a long time. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it becomes.


Nini Sikhashvili
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This Cuban meat stew is a flavor explosion! The beef is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.