Cuban Ropa Vieja

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This Cuban Ropa Vieja is a delicious beef stew made with a ton of flavorful vegetables, herbs, and spices. I like to individually brown the ingredients before allowing them to simmer.

Ingredients:

– Vegetable oil – stewing beef – Salt and pepper – onion – carrot – celery stalk – red bell pepper – garlic cloves

WHERE IS ROPA VIEJA FROM?

Ropa Vieja is the national dish of Cuba and is globally known as a Cuban dish. However, it actually first originated in Spain. This dish is made in almost every Latin American country, each with its own variation.

WHAT DOES ROPA VIEJA MEAN?

In Spanish, “ropa vieja” means old clothes. Experts speculate that the name comes from the fact that this dish was originally made with leftover food. Only after many decades, it became a well-known delicacy.

WHAT MEAT DO YOU USE FOR ROPA VIEJA?

The real question should be “What is the best meat for Ropa Vieja?” I highly recommend flank or chuck. Both of these give excellent flavor and texture, and they pull apart nicely.

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