Cuban Meat Stew (Ropa Vieja) Recipe

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Cuban Meat Stew (Ropa Vieja)
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Directions:

  1. Season steak with Adobo.
  2. In large skillet, heat oil on medium high, brown meat on both sides, remove and keep warm.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add garlic, onion and green pepper, cook-stirring often for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in black pepper and tomato sauce and cook, stirring often for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the sofrito, water, sazon and bouillon and bring to a boil.
  6. Return the meat to the pan, cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring it occasionally.
  7. Add in the capers and olives, continue to simmer covered, until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
  8. This should take about 1-1/2 hours.
  9. You can add more water 1/4 cup at a time if the sauce gets too dry.
  10. To serve, shred the meat with 2 forks and mix back into sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 333.43 Kcal (1396 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.79g 27%
Cholesterol 96.37mg 32%
Sodium 576.61mg 24%
Potassium 676.54mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.16g 3%
Sugars 2.62g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 8%
Protein 32.75g 65%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 46%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 73.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.29 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.39g 27%
Cholesterol 23.78mg 32%
Sodium 142.3mg 24%
Potassium 166.96mg 14%
Total Carbs 2.01g 3%
Sugars 0.65g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 8%
Protein 8.08g 65%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 46%
Iron 0.8mg 17%
Calcium 18.1mg 7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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