Cuban Beef Stew or Ropa Vieja Recipe

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Cuban Beef Stew or Ropa Vieja
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Cut beef into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  3. In a heavy bottomed oven-safe 3-4 quart casserole dish, add together the beef cubes, water, vinegar, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, and annatto seeds.
  4. Over medium heat bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and braise the meat mixture in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, turning the meat once.
  6. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
  7. Sauté the onions for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  8. Add the garlic and sweet pepper strips.
  9. Sauté for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  10. Stir in the tomatoes, carrots, cayenne, cilantro and salt.
  11. Bring to a full simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  12. With a slotted spoon remove meat and place in a warm bowl. Cover.
  13. Strain the meat cooking liquid into the tomato-based sauce, and discard spices.
  14. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes.
  15. Shred the beef using forks.
  16. Stir beef into sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  17. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 264.08 Kcal (1106 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.41g 16%
Cholesterol 105.44mg 35%
Sodium 232.46mg 10%
Potassium 728.17mg 15%
Total Carbs 2.02g 1%
Sugars 0.89g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 2%
Protein 39.41g 79%
Vitamin C 14mg 23%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.35 Kcal (470 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.43g 16%
Cholesterol 44.86mg 35%
Sodium 98.89mg 10%
Potassium 309.78mg 15%
Total Carbs 0.86g 1%
Sugars 0.38g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 2%
Protein 16.77g 79%
Vitamin C 6mg 23%
Iron 0.7mg 10%
Calcium 7.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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