5.0 from 78 votes
Ropa Vieja
This ropa vieja recipe is a traditional dish of beef roast that's simmered with tomatoes and seasonings until tender, then shredded and served with olives. A classic dinner that always gets rave reviews!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cuban
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds chuck roast can also use flank steak
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup onion thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper cored, seeded and sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes do not drain
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 cup green pimiento stuffed olives whole or sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium heat.
- Season the meat all over with the salt and pepper.
- Add the meat to the pot, then cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove the meat from the pot.
- Place the onions and bell pepper in the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the wine has reduced by half.
- Add the two types of paprika, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, beef broth and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Place the meat back into the pot. Cover and put the pot in the oven.
- Bake for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
- Uncover the pot, then skim off any excess grease. Shred the meat into long pieces using two forks.
- Stir in the olives. Season with additional salt if desired. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.
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Notes
- I recommend taking the extra few minutes to brown your meat. It adds so much more flavor to the dish.
- Ropa vieja will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and will last for 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
713mg
(30%)
Potassium
1301mg
(37%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1900IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1301mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1900IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.