Ropa Vieja Recipe

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Ropa Vieja
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  1. Season flank steak with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
  2. In 5-6 quart pot heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat and add meat in a single layer and cook until well browned. Remove to a plate and repeat until all meat is browned.
  3. In same pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat, add quartered onion, half green and yellow pepper. Cook stirring frequently until vegetables are browned about 5 minute.
  4. Add broth, bay leaves, peppercorns, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. add steak and any juices from the steak. The steak should be covered with broth, pour in addition broth if needed. bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until steak is fork tender, 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours.
  5. Transfer steak to a plate. strain liquid and discard solids. Let the steak cool a bit and shred it.
  6. In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions, green, red, and yellow peppers, garlic, salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Cook stirring frequently until onions and peppers soften.
  7. Stir in tomato paste until vegetables are coated. Stir in crushed tomatoes and their juices. Skim off any fat from the reserved liquid and add 2 1/2 cups and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  8. Return shredded steak to stew and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minute Stir in olives. Taste and adjust seasoning to your tastes.
  9. Serve with black beans and white rice, boiled potatoes or fried plantains. makes 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 348.36 Kcal (1459 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.01g 37%
Cholesterol 77.92mg 26%
Sodium 786.46mg 33%
Potassium 604.59mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.03g 2%
Sugars 1.51g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 6%
Protein 26.74g 53%
Vitamin C 73.8mg 123%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 15.1mg 84%
Calcium 47.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.36 Kcal (441 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.26g 37%
Cholesterol 23.57mg 26%
Sodium 237.87mg 33%
Potassium 182.86mg 13%
Total Carbs 1.82g 2%
Sugars 0.46g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 6%
Protein 8.09g 53%
Vitamin C 22.3mg 123%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 4.6mg 84%
Calcium 14.3mg 5%

* 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

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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