ROPA VIEJA WITH AREPAS

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Ropa vieja is a traditional Cuban dish, usually made with flank steak, but I only had pot roast. It is cooked until very tender and it shreds, which is why it is called ropa vieja. Ropa vieja translates to ragged clothes or old clothes. It's very yummy, can be served over rice or even used as a filling.

Provided by Meseidy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (2 1/2 pound) chuck roast, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon adobo seasoning, or to taste
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup recaito
¼ cup recaito
¼ cup sofrito
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (without achiote)
1 onion, sliced
10 pimento-stuffed green olives
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 ½ cups milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 ½ cups arepa flour (pre-cooked white corn meal)
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Drizzle chuck roast with olive oil and rub adobo on top.
  • Pour beef broth into a slow cooker; add recaito, sofrito, and sazon. Add the chuck roast, onion, olives, and garlic. Cook on Low for 8 hours. Add diced tomatoes and carrots. Continue cooking until flavors blend, about 2 hours more.
  • Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Combine arepa flour, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the hot milk and honey and stir until combined. Let mixture stand until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Form dough into 12 balls about 2 inches in diameter; flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch patties about 1/3-inch thick.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry 4 arepas at a time until lightly golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1628.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

PumK
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine.


Tiky Tiki
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but I have to admit that this ropa vieja was pretty good.


M fahad Rehman
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This is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. The beef is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Mike McCallan
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I love how this dish can be served with a variety of sides. I've had it with rice, beans, and arepas, and it's always delicious.


Shahin Fack
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal.


Sreepur Media
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I made this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Faziel Asgarkhan
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of beef, vegetables, and spices.


Jowayne Williams
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I've never made ropa vieja before, but this recipe made it really easy. I was surprised at how quickly it came together.


Britney xpienaar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some ropa vieja in my freezer for a quick and easy meal.


RedZone
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my ropa vieja turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the beef.


SMHF FAMEMA JAHAN AKHEE
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The beef was so tender, and the sauce was perfect.


Muhammad Bablu
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This recipe was a disaster. The beef was tough and dry, and the sauce was bland.


Jfc Alam.
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I'm not a big fan of ropa vieja, but I have to admit that this recipe was pretty good. The beef was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful.


Christian TLopez
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the flavor and the tenderness of the beef.


Naila Raheel
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I've made ropa vieja many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of the red wine and olives really makes a difference.


KARIM ELSB3Y
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This ropa vieja recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with arepas, which were the perfect accompaniment. My family loved this dish, and I will definitely be making it again soon.