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Ropa Vieja

Instant Pot Ropa Vieja

Cuban Ropa Vieja is a flavorful and hearty dish made with shredded beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Pressurizing time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 6 servings
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 ounce (396.89 g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 g) beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup (33.75 g) pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) capers
  • 2 tablespoons (32 g) tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons (32 g) white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Season the flank steak with salt and pepper. Set the Instant Pot to "Saute" mode and add the olive oil. Once hot, sear the flank steak on both sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Saute for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, olives, capers, tomato paste, and white vinegar.
  • Return the seared flank steak to the Instant Pot, nestling it into the sauce.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode for 60 minutes on high pressure.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the flank steak from the Instant Pot and shred it using two forks.
  • Return the shredded beef to the sauce in the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
  • Serve the Ropa Vieja over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 916mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1018IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Beef
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