Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja
One of the most well known dishes from Cuba, this authentic Cuban recipe consist of tender shredded beef simmered in a flavorful tomato based sauce with fresh spices and herbs. Creatively translated to old clothes in English, I can assure you it tastes nothing like it! It’s comforting and uniquely flavorful at the same time.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lb Flank steak cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef, vegetable or chicken broth
- 16 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Cut flank steak into 4-5 inch chunks and liberally season with salt, pepper & oil.
- In a pot on medium high heat, sear the flank steak chunks all sides until browned.
- Remove from the pot and sauté onions and peppers for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and once fragrant, add tomato paste along with all seasonings. Cook down for 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine and let most of it evaporate.
- Pour tomato sauce & beef broth along with salt to taste & bay leaves.
- Add meat back in & pressure cook for 40-45 minutes.
- Once done, shred and add back to the sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes. Serve!