Cuban Beef Stew
Cuban Beef Stew, also known as Ropa Vieja, is a delicious and hearty dish made with shredded beef, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and flavorful spices like cumin and oregano. It's typically cooked low and slow until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together. It's a popular dish in Cuban cuisine and is often served with rice and beans.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into chunks
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh green onions chopped, (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add the beef back to the pot. Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, oregano, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Once the beef is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat in the pot.
- Serve the Cuban Beef Stew hot, garnished with chopped green onions. Enjoy with rice and beans on the side.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 46g (92%)Fat: 34g (52%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mg (52%)Sodium: 422mg (18%)Potassium: 1123mg (32%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1159IU (23%)Vitamin C: 52mg (63%)Calcium: 104mg (10%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
