Batch Cuban Ropa Vieja

Batch Cuban Ropa Vieja

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Latin · 150 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

512 cal 40g protein 52g carbs 16g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 8 servings
  • 1/2 lb beef flank steak
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 (28 oz) can canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup green olives with pimento
  • 1/2 cup white rice

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Simmer flank steak in salted water until fork-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then shred and reserve 1 cup broth.
  2. Saute sliced onion and bell peppers in oil until soft, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, reserved broth, and olives; simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Fold in shredded beef and simmer 10 minutes until thick and saucy.
  6. Cook white rice and serve the ropa vieja over rice.

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

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