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Ropa Vieja

Cultural Context

Ropa Vieja, meaning 'old clothes' in Spanish, hails from Cuba and is a staple of its culinary heritage. This dish reflects the island's Spanish and African influences, showcasing the use of slow-cooked, shredded beef in a rich tomato sauce. Traditionally served with rice and black beans, it has gained popularity beyond Cuba, inspiring variations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs Brisket
½ tbs Soy Sauce
5 garlic cloves mashed
1 Lime or Sour Orange
½ tbs Sazón
2 Bay Leaves
¼ tsp Cumin
1 tsp Dominican Orégano
½ tbs Adobo or Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Water
1 White Onion
½ Green Pepper
½ Red Pepper
2 -3 tbs tomato paste or ½ cup tomato sauce
1 tbs Cilantro
1-2 tbsp Spanish Olives
1 tsp (Vino Seco) Dry White cooking wine
3 garlic cloves chopped
½ tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1

Season the brisket with soy sauce, mashed garlic, lime or sour orange, sazón, bay leaves, cumin, Dominican orégano, adobo or kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

2

Add water to the Instant Pot with the seasoned brisket.

3

Pressure cook the brisket until tender.

4

Remove the brisket and shred it.

5

In the same pot, sauté the white onion, green pepper, and red pepper until soft.

6

Add tomato paste or tomato sauce, cilantro, Spanish olives, dry white cooking wine, chopped garlic, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar to the pot.

7

Stir to combine and return the shredded brisket to the pot, mixing well.

Equipment Needed

Instant Pot

Allergens

milk

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