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Ropa Vieja

 

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Ropa Vieja

Cuban Beef Stew
Course Dinner, Main Course, Supper
Cuisine Cuban
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author april

Ingredients

  • 2 Pound Beef Brisket
  • 1 Green Pepper Cleaned
  • 1 Onion Peeled, Whole
  • 3 Clove Garlic Crushed
  • 1 Green Pepper Strips, roasted until blistered
  • 3 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Onion Large, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 3 Tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 Cup Broth
  • 6 Ounce Pimento Sliced

Instructions

  1. Fill big pot 1/2 with water.
  2. Cut beef into 2" cubes.

  3. Add beef cubes, cleaned green pepper, whole onion, and crushed garlic to water and boil for 2 hours.


  5. Remove beef and shred.
  6. Save 1/2 cup of broth.

  7. Mash together strips of minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano; quickly cook in vegetable oil.


  9. Add stripped green pepper, and chopped onion.
  10. Add remainder ingredients, shredded beef, and saved broth.
  11. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  12. Serve over rice.