Name: Classic Cuban Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 205 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs Flank steak; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 whole Large onion, sliced; 3 pieces Bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 can Crushed tomatoes; 2 cups Beef broth; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.5 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 3 cups White rice, for serving

Classic Cuban Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef Stew)

DinnerComfort FoodHigh-Protein

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Flank steak	2 lbs	207	32g	0g	8g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
Large onion, sliced	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
Bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced	3 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Crushed tomatoes	1 can	22	1g	5g	0g
Beef broth	2 cups	6	1g	0g	0g
Bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
Ground cumin	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Dried oregano	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
White rice, for serving	3 cups	338	7g	74g	1g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Flank steak	2 lbs	207	32g	0g	8g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
Large onion, sliced	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
Bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced	3 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Crushed tomatoes	1 can	22	1g	5g	0g
Beef broth	2 cups	6	1g	0g	0g
Bay leaves	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
Ground cumin	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Dried oregano	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
White rice, for serving	3 cups	338	7g	74g	1g

Directions

Step 1
Season the flank steak generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the flank steak on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove steak and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 5
Return the seared flank steak to the pot. Ensure it's mostly submerged in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5-3 hours, or until the steak is fork-tender and easily shredded.
Step 6
Remove the steak from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard bay leaves.
Step 7
Return the shredded beef to the sauce, stir well, and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve the Ropa Vieja hot, typically with white rice.