Cuban Ropa Vieja

This Cuban Ropa Vieja is one of my favorite Cuban comfort foods. The name Ropa Vieja translates to “old clothes” because the shredded beef resembles shredded old clothes. The richness of the beef combined with the tangy flavor of the tomato and olives will tickle your taste buds. This dish is best served with white rice. Enjoy!

Cuban Ropa Vieja

 

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

2 hours 15 mins

Total time

2 hours 35 mins

 

Author: Chef Eli

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

• 3 lb brisket
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1 large Spanish onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 tsp cracked pepper
• 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ cup green olives
• 2 tbsp olive brine

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. In a large Dutch oven on high heat, sear brisket in 1 tbsp EVOO (approximately 2-4 minutes on each side) until the brisket has browned. Remove brisket from Dutch oven.
3. Saute onions and peppers in the Dutch oven with the remaining 1 tbsp EVOO for 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and cumin, and sauté for an extra 2 minutes.
4. Pour in white wine and loosen bits at bottom of the pot. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, green olives, and brine.
5. Cover and cook in oven for 2 hours.
6. Shred the brisket on cutting board and return the shredded meat to the sauce. Serve with white rice.
7. Enjoy!

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