Ropa Vieja(Cuba Dish - "Old Clothes")
Ropa Vieja(Cuba Dish - "Old Clothes") is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 lb. flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch strips, 1 large onion, quartered, 3 c. water, 2 whole pimentos and 2 large green peppers, cut into strips, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.
🔗 Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Combine steak, onion quarters and water in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of liquid; cool. Shred meat mixture with two forks; set aside.
Place 2 whole pimentos in an electric blender; process until smooth and set aside.
Cook green peppers, onion strips and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pureed pimentos, tomato purée, bay leaves and cooking wine; cook 3 minutes.
Stir in shredded meat and 1 1/2 cups of reserved liquid.
Cook 10 minutes.
Remove and discard bay leaves.
Serve over hot fluffy rice; garnish with pimentos and peas.
Yield
8 servings.
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