Ropa Vieja

Name: Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Central American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 473 milliliters green bell pepper strips (about 2 peppers); 473 milliliters red bell pepper strips (about 2 peppers); 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 907 grams flank steaks, trimmed; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 Tbsps thinly sliced pitted green olives; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 710 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 710 milliliters thinly vertically sliced red onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 Tbsps sherry vinegar; 1 Tbsp no-salt-added tomato paste

Ropa Vieja might be just the Central American recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 225 calories, 28g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up olives, thinly onion, bell pepper strips, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a pretty expensive main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

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Add 1 steak to pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned.

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Steak

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Remove steak from pan. Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining steak.

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Reduce heat to medium.

Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to pan; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in olives and next 5 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in vinegar, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook for 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in broth, tomato paste, and bay leaves.

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Bell Pepper

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Olives

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Add steaks; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 1 1/2 hours or until steaks are very tender. Discard bay leaves.

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Remove steaks from pan; shred with two forks. Stir shredded beef and cilantro into pan.

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Wine note: A savory beef dish such as this needs a rich red wine, but preferably one that won't break the bank since this is a humble meal. One of my favorites is Reds, a delicious blend of several varietals, with zinfandel predominating. And the 2005 is $ Karen MacNeil

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