ROPA VIEJA (Cuban Shredded Beef Stew) | Delish D'Lites | Cuban Dishes

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is more affordable and can be equally tender when cooked slowly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are less expensive and can provide a similar briny flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Beef broth can add depth of flavor without the cost of wine.

Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting.

Add olive oil to the pot and brown the skirt steak on both sides for a couple of minutes until golden brown.

Remove the meat and set it aside.

In the same pot, add olive oil, Sofrito, and tomato sauce; sauté for a couple of minutes.

Add red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release drippings.

Add beef bouillon cubes, bay leaves, olives, and beef broth to the pot.

Return the browned meat and its juices to the pot.

Add sliced peppers and onions; stir everything together.

Cook on the meat stew setting for 45 minutes to tenderize the meat.

Shred the meat with two forks after cooking.

Return the shredded meat to the pot and cook for another 30 minutes on the same setting.

Check for seasoning and add fresh cilantro if desired.

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