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Cuban Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a classic cuban dish that is a shredded beef stew that is cooked in one of the most flavorful tomato sauces you'll ever taste.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Itaira

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup green olives sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp goya adobo seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to instapot on sauté setting. Season beef with salt and pepper and sear for 3 minutes each side.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and press cook for an hour on the high pressure setting.
  • You can let the instant pot natural release which can take 10-15 minutes or carefully manually release the pressure (quick release) before opening pot.
  • Take out the tender beef and shred it with 2 forks. This will happen very easily.
  • Add meat back to sauce and serve.

Notes

This recipe can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Sear meat on stove on all sides and then add all ingredients to slow cooker for 6 hours high and 8 hours low.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 20.1g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 152.9mg | Sodium: 448.5mg | Potassium: 1108.4mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 9g
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