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Ropa vieja recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional dish!
Ingredients
- 800 g flank steak
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 4 garlic
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp coriander
- 300 g rice
How to make Ropa vieja
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Sear 1 kg of flank steak in the pot until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 chopped bell pepper and 4 minced garlic cloves; continue sautéing until fragrant, about 3 more minutes.
- Add 1 can (400 g) of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 2 bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir everything to combine well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.
- Use two forks to shred the meat in the pot and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve the Ropa Vieja hot with rice on the side.
What is Ropa vieja?
Ropa vieja is a traditional dish from Panama, simmered in one pot, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around flank steak, canned tomatoes and rice. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Ropa vieja take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on flank steak. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Ropa vieja?
Using a good quality flank steak ensures tender, flavorful meat.
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