Ropa Vieja
Cuban

Ropa Vieja

A traditional Cuban dish of shredded beef in a tomato-based sauce.

Beef FlankBeef Flank
TomatoTomato
OnionOnion
CapsicumCapsicum
GarlicGarlic
CuminCumin
Medium3 hours

Where it comes from

Ropa Vieja, meaning 'old clothes' in Spanish, is considered the national dish of Cuba, symbolizing the diverse cultural influences on the island.

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What goes into it

How it's made

  1. 1

    Brown the beef

  2. 2

    Add vegetables and spices

  3. 3

    Simmer until tender

  4. 4

    Shred the beef

  5. 5

    Cook with sauce

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