Ropa Vieja

Cuba · Latin America

Shredded beef simmering in a dark tomato-pepper sauce in a wide black pan.
Ropa Vieja

Cuban ropa vieja is a dish of shredded beef cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Onion, garlic and peppers form a sofrito, with cumin and oregano among the seasonings. The meat is cooked until it can be separated into strands before being combined with the sauce. Rice or beans commonly accompany it.[1][2]

Jamie Silva’s family version uses flank steak, with brisket or beef chuck as alternatives. Her sauce includes dry cooking wine as well as tomato. The softened beef is shredded separately, then added to the cooked sauce to finish. This produces a moist preparation, unlike vaca frita, in which shredded beef is pan-fried for a crisp surface.[1]

References

Sources checked:

  1. Cuban Ropa Vieja: Shredded Beef — Jamie Silva / A Sassy Spoon
  2. Cuba: ropa vieja i yuca con mojo — Elsy and her chef husband / RTVE, Les cuines dels nous catalans
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