CUBAN MEAT STEW (ROPA VIEJA)
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
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.
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Dominic Onderi Nyabuto
dominic_o@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly but the meat turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Klrista
klrista@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I'll use less salt next time.
Tiany Ase
aset30@yahoo.comI'm allergic to beef, so I used chicken instead. It turned out great!
Kuorwel Elijah
elijah_kuorwel67@aol.comThis recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, so I used less chili powder.
ASTROPH13SZ
astroph13sz37@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out delicious.
Emma Casteels
c.e46@yahoo.comThis 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
mchings_y21@aol.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
KC Entertainment
e_kc78@hotmail.comI made this for my Cuban friends and they said it was the best ropa vieja they've ever had.
Ali Rashid
r-a@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is amazing.
howard roper
h.roper@yahoo.comI've never made ropa vieja before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!
Begench Rozygeldiyew
r_begench74@hotmail.frThis 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
nekokara-j86@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are incredible.
RJ shimanto
shimanto-r54@hotmail.comThis is the best ropa vieja I've ever had! I highly recommend it.
Abdul Rauf
rauf_a@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
Samii Uullah
samii@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Lungisile Booi
booi-l15@hotmail.co.ukI made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Namugenyi Fina
n.f4@gmail.comThis 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
md34@gmail.comI'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
ns61@yahoo.comThis 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.