Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja

Name: Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 pounds flank steak; 1 large yellow onion; 1 large green bell pepper; 1 large red bell pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 1 cup beef broth; 16 oz tomato sauce; 6 oz tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 2 ripe plantains; 0.5 cup avocado oil spray

45m

Serves 2

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Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja

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45m

Serves 2

Directions

1Cut flank steak into 4–5 inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides in a pot over medium-high heat.
2Sauté onions and peppers for 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic; once fragrant, add tomato paste and all seasonings. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
3Deglaze with white wine, letting most evaporate. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, salt to taste, and bay leaves.
4Add the seared meat to the pot.
5Pressure cook for 40–45 minutes.
6Shred the meat and add it back to the sauce.
7Slice plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
8Spray 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.