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Ropa Vieja - Cuban Meat Stew
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ropa Vieja is a main course of shredded and braised beef with plenty of healthy, tasty vegetables, like onions, peppers and olives. Our GOYA® Ropa Vieja recipe is sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons goya extra virgin olive oil
2-1/2 pounds flank steak, cut into 3-in.by 4-in. pieces
goya adobo all-purpose seasoning with pepper, to taste
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 2-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 green bell peppers, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 jar (6 oz.) goya sofrito
3 teaspoons goya minced garlic or 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (8 oz.) goya® tomato sauce
1 package saz³n goya with coriander and annatto
1 package goya powdered beef bouillon
1/4 teaspoon goya ground black pepper
1 cup goya spanish olives stuffed with minced pimientos, sliced
1 jar goya® capers, drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups cooked canilla extra long grain rice
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season meat with adobo. Add steak to pot and cook in batches, flipping once, until well browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate. Lower heat to medium. Stir in onions and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add Sofrito and garlic to pot; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in 3 of cups water, tomato sauce, Sazón, beef bouillon and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Return beef to pot. Lower heat to medium low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in olives and capers. Cover pot; simmer until meat shreds easily with fork, 1 – 1-1/2 hours, adding more water in 1/4 cup measurements, if pot becomes dry.
3. Transfer meat to work surface; shred meat with two forks. Bring remaining sauce to a boil. Mix meat and cilantro into sauce. Serve with white rice. Yield: 6 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com