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