Ropa Vieja

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(Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Stovetop)

Learn how easy it is to make this beloved Cuban classic dish! Juicy braised beef infused with the flavors of tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic and cumin. 

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Flank Steak Salt + Pepper Olive Oil Onion + Garlic Peppers Oregano, Cumin + Paprika Bay Leaves White Wine Beef Broth Tomato Sauce Pimentos Red Wine Vinegar Green Olives

Ingredients

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step 1

Slice the flank steak, crosswise, into 2 or 3 large pieces. If using chuck or brisket, you may need to cut them into more pieces. Set aside.

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step 2

Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add oil; sauté onion and peppers until slightly tender, about 3 min. Add garlic and spices; sauté 1 more minute.

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step 3

Add the wine and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute.

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Add the tomato sauce, bay leaves and season with salt and pepper. Nestle in the pieces of meat, making sure they are mostly covered in liquid. 

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step 4

step 5

Turn valve to “sealing” and cook at HIGH pressure for 45 min. Allow pressure to do a natural release of 15 min, then do a quick release manually.

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Open the lid and remove and discard the bay leaves. Transfer the beef to a bowl. Using 2 forks to shred the beef.

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step 6

step 7

Return the shredded beef to pot. Add vinegar, pimentos and olives, if using. Simmer on SAUTE mode for about 10 minutes. 

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Serve  with rice, black beans, plantains or tucked into  tortillas

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Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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