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
- 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)
- Season flank steak with salt and sear in olive oil in a pressure cooker 6 minutes.
- Add 2 cups water and pressure cook 30 minutes until the beef shreds easily; reserve broth.
- Shred the beef with two forks.
- Saute sliced onion, peppers, and garlic in the pot 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup reserved broth.
- Return the shredded beef with the olives and simmer 10 minutes until saucy.
- Adjust salt and serve over white rice.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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