Mira que facil es hacer ROPA VIEJA CUBANA | BRAISED SHREDDED FLANK STEAK 🥩 #ROPAVIEJA #CUBA

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.

Cut flank steak into strips.

In a pressure cooker, add enough water to cover the meat (6 to 8 cups).

Add 1/2 onion, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and 2 to 3 cloves of garlic to the pressure cooker.

Close the lid and cook for 25 minutes.

After cooking, shred the meat while it's still hot using two forks.

In a skillet, heat 3 to 4 teaspoons of oil.

Add diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until softened.

Return the shredded meat to the skillet.

Add 1.5 cups of tomato sauce and 1.5 cups of the reserved cooking water.

Pour in 1/2 cup of red wine and a packet of sazon seasoning.

Cook on medium-high heat for 20 to 25 minutes, covered.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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