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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Ropa Vieja
A Cuban shredded beef dish cooked with pepper, tomato, and cumin until the meat falls into savory strands.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 46 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 136 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 2 h 46 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking2 h 16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 900 gr Beef brisket
- 2 adet Red peppers
- 400 ml Tomato puree
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 adet Bay leaves
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the beef with onion and bay leaf for 90 minutes.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 2
Let the meat cool for 10 minutes and shred it into fibers.
10 min10:00 - 3
Turn the pepper, onion, and garlic in a pan for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree and spices and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Add the shredded meat to the sauce and cook over low heat for 20 minutes so the fibers do not stay dry.
20 min20:00 - 6
Rest for 5 minutes so the fibers absorb the sauce.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Cook the shredded beef in the sauce until the fibers absorb it; the meat should not taste dry.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with rice and black beans.
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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)
~360
kcal calories
31
g protein
9
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 35%Carbs 10%Fat 55%
GI 23 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
5.7g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
509.2mg
Sodium
14.6g
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)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Ropa Vieja make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ropa Vieja take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 136 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 166 minutes in total.Is Ropa Vieja difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ropa Vieja have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 9g, fat: 22g.Is Ropa Vieja allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Ropa Vieja belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Ropa Vieja need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Ropa Vieja filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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