ROPA VIEJA

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I got this from one of Jeff Smith's "Frugal Gourmet" cookbooks seveal years ago. Pretty easy to make. Nice weekend meal in place of standard pot roast.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 lbs chuck roast
salt and pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup water
2 onions, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine
hot cooked rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Season meat with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot and brown meat well on both sides.
  • Add water. Cover and simmer over low heat 2 ½ hours
  • Allow meat to cool, covered, in pan juices. Shred meat and set aside in a bowl with pan juices.
  • Heat remaining oil in large pot.
  • Sauté onions and garlic apx 2 minute (do not let garlic brown).
  • Add green pepper. Sauté apx 2 minute longer. Add tomato sauce, salt, bay leaf, wine and meat with pan juices.
  • Cover. Simmer over low heat 20 minute
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.2, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 261.9, Sodium 1508.3, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 86.4

Lisanna Valvora
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This recipe is a winner! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Che Guills
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I love this recipe! The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Muhammad essa Muhammad essa
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This ropa vieja is amazing! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Eva Ali pradhan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Donnagale Hall
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This is a great recipe! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mughal khan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. Everyone loved it.


Angel Vera
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This recipe is a winner! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend it.


GAMING WITH ARIB
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I love this recipe! The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Keya Akter
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This ropa vieja is amazing! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md jobber
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Nancy Rose
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This is a great recipe! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hafiz Sayed ZOHAIB
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. Everyone loved it.


Corbyn Besson
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This recipe is a winner! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Sarina Gurung
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I love this recipe! The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


jacqueline achieng
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This ropa vieja is amazing! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jakaria Mazi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Salman Arain
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This recipe is a keeper! The meat is so tender and the sauce is flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Hridoy Gamer FF
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


12 Samanta
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This is the best ropa vieja recipe I've ever tried! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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