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Ropa Vieja

Name: Ropa Vieja
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds flank steak; 1 cup sliced green bell pepper; 1 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1 cup sliced onion; 3 cloves minced garlic cloves; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 leaf bay leaf; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup beef broth; 1/4 cup sliced olives; 1 tbsp capers

Ropa Vieja is a traditional Cuban dish featuring shredded beef stewed in a rich tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and spices. Known for its tender texture and robust flavors, it is a cultural staple symbolizing Cuban comfort food and heritage.

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Cuban70%

Canarian30%

Ingredients

flank steak
1.5 pounds
green bell pepper
1 cup sliced
red bell pepper
1 cup sliced
onion
1 cup sliced
garlic cloves
3 cloves minced
tomato sauce
1 cup
cumin
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
bay leaf
1 leaf
olive oil
2 tbsp
beef broth
1 cup
olives
1/4 cup sliced
capers
1 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Canary Islands, Ropa Vieja was adapted by Cuban cuisine to incorporate local ingredients and flavors, becoming a beloved national dish.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Cuban70%

ingredients+techniques

Canarian30%

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Techniques

boiling shredding sautéing simmering

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