Ropa Vieja

Origin: Cuba

Ropa Vieja, a traditional dish from Cuba
Photo of Ropa Vieja via Wikimedia Commons.

A slow-cooked shredded meat stew simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce. Its name translates to "old clothes", referring to the shredded appearance of the protein.

Key ingredients

  • flank steak
  • bell peppers
  • onions
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • green olives

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