Cuban Ropa Vieja

Cuban Ropa Vieja

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Caribbean · 140 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein

398 cal 34g protein 16g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 3/4 lb flank steak
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 bell peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed olives
  • 3/4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Season flank steak with salt and sear in olive oil in a pressure cooker 6 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups water and pressure cook 30 minutes until the beef shreds easily; reserve broth.
  3. Shred the beef with two forks.
  4. Saute sliced onion, peppers, and garlic in the pot 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup reserved broth.
  6. Return the shredded beef with the olives and simmer 10 minutes until saucy.
  7. Adjust salt and serve over white rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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