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Dominican Ropa Vieja

Tender shredded beef simmered with peppers, onions, olives, and warm Cuban spices. This Dominican-style Ropa Vieja is rich, comforting, and full of authentic flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak cut into large pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons Sazon seasoning or 1 packet Goya or Badia Sazon con culantro & achiote
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup tomato paste from 1 can
  • 0.33 cup dry white wine or use more chicken broth
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow or white onion sliced, not sweet
  • 0.5 large green bell pepper sliced thin
  • 0.5 large red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 4 cloves garlic cut into quarters
  • 1 large carrot cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup green pitted olives sliced
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Season the beef with salt, sazon, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato paste, white wine, and chicken broth.
  • Press sauté on the instant pot and add olive oil, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then press cancel.
  • Nestle the meat into the onions so that half are on the bottom and half are above the meat. Add the carrots, olives, and bay leaves. Add cilantro if using.
  • Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meat, cover, and close the pressure cooker.
  • Set to sealing and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Then unplug the instant pot and let it naturally release pressure.
  • Shred the beef in the pot and discard the bay leaves.
  • Serve with rice, over bowls, tacos, or as desired. Top with additional cilantro if preferred.

Notes

This Dominican Ropa Vieja is perfect for meal prep and freezes well. Serve with white rice and avocado slices for a traditional experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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