# Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja

A delicious and authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja recipe that's easy to follow.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- knife
- air fryer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGd0h0ZPsYh/?igsh=aXRtdDRib28xNWd4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4bacd643-34a5-48fb-b40b-e269d7267abf
- Extracted: 2025-02-26

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