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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Havana Beef Ropa Vieja
Shredded beef simmers with tomato, peppers, onion, garlic, and cumin for Cuba's classic stew.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 18 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 163 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 3 h 18 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking2 h 43 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 kg Beef brisket
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 adet Kapia peppers
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 5 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 2 adet Bay leaves
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Green olives
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the beef brisket with bay leaves in salted water for 2 hours, until tender.
2 hr120:00 - 2
Rest the meat for 10 minutes, then shred it along the fibers.
10 min10:00 - 3
Soften the onions and peppers in oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the garlic, cumin, and tomato puree.
- 5
Add the shredded meat and 1 cup beef cooking liquid to the sauce.
- 6
Cook the dish over low heat for 35 minutes until thickened.
35 min35:00
💡 Tip: Resting the beef for 10 minutes before shredding helps it keep its juices.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ropa vieja with black beans, rice, and fried plantain.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
42
g protein
22
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 36%Carbs 19%Fat 45%
GI 23 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
6.6g
Sugar
3.6g
Fiber
780.2mg
Sodium
15.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
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FAQ
How many servings does Havana Beef Ropa Vieja make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Havana Beef Ropa Vieja take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 163 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 198 minutes in total.Is Havana Beef Ropa Vieja difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Havana Beef Ropa Vieja have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 22g, fat: 24g.Is Havana Beef Ropa Vieja allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Havana Beef Ropa Vieja belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Havana Beef Ropa Vieja need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Havana Beef Ropa Vieja filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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