Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja

45 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut flank steak into 4–5 inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides in a pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Cut flank steak into 4–5 inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides in a pot over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Cut flank steak into 4–5 inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides in a pot over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Sauté onions and peppers for 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic; once fragrant, add tomato paste and all seasonings. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  5. 5Sauté onions and peppers for 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic; once fragrant, add tomato paste and all seasonings. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  6. 6Sauté onions and peppers for 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic; once fragrant, add tomato paste and all seasonings. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  7. 7Deglaze with white wine, letting most evaporate. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, salt to taste, and bay leaves.
  8. 8Deglaze with white wine, letting most evaporate. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, salt to taste, and bay leaves.
  9. 9Deglaze with white wine, letting most evaporate. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, salt to taste, and bay leaves.
  10. 10Add the seared meat to the pot.
  11. 11Add the seared meat to the pot.
  12. 12Add the seared meat to the pot.
  13. 13Pressure cook for 40–45 minutes.
  14. 14Pressure cook for 40–45 minutes.
  15. 15Pressure cook for 40–45 minutes.
  16. 16Shred the meat and add it back to the sauce.
  17. 17Shred the meat and add it back to the sauce.
  18. 18Shred the meat and add it back to the sauce.
  19. 19Slice plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  20. 20Slice plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  21. 21Slice plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  22. 22Spray plantains thoroughly with avocado oil and air fry at 380°F for 5 minutes, flipping occasionally. Air fry again at 400°F for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  23. 23Spray plantains thoroughly with avocado oil and air fry at 380°F for 5 minutes, flipping occasionally. Air fry again at 400°F for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  24. 24Spray plantains thoroughly with avocado oil and air fry at 380°F for 5 minutes, flipping occasionally. Air fry again at 400°F for 5 minutes until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil spray
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil spray
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil spray

Equipment

potknifeair fryer
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