Include in Print View:

Ropa Vieja (Old Clothes

Ropa Vieja (Old Clothes recipe image
This Caribbean main features Bay leaves, Pure Spanish olive oil, Onion, cut in half and each. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 199.4
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Caribbean main features Bay leaves, Pure Spanish olive oil, Onion, cut in half and each. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 ea Bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup Pure Spanish olive oil
  • 1 lg Onion, cut in half and each
Directions
  1. 1
    half thinly sliced 1 lg Green bell pepper, seeded -and
  2. 2
    cut into thin strips 2 ea To 3 cloves garlic, finely -chopped 2 c Drained and chopped canned -whole tomatoes 1/2 c Cooking sherry Salt and freshly ground -black pepper to taste 1/2 c Finely chopped drained -pimientos for
  3. 3
    garnish 1/2 c Drained canned early sweet -peas, for
  4. 4
    garnish , optional 1 ea
  5. 5
    Place the beef and 1 bay -leaf in a large saucepan, -
  6. 6
    cover with salted water, and
  7. 7
    cook over low
  8. 8
    heat , covered, until the meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  9. 9
    Remove the meat from the stock (save the stock for another use),
  10. 10
    allow to
  11. 11
    cool at room temperature, then
  12. 12
    cut the meat into 2-inch chunks.
  13. 13
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet,
  14. 14
    heat the oil over low
  15. 15
    heat until fragrant, then
  16. 16
    cook the onions, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring, or until the onions are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  17. 17
    Add the tomatoes, sherry, and the remaining bay leaf, and cook, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes.
  18. 18
    When the meat is
  19. 19
    cool , shred it with your fingers,
  20. 20
    season with salt and pepper,
  21. 21
    add it to the tomato mixture,
  22. 22
    cover , and
  23. 23
    simmer over low
  24. 24
    heat for 50 minutes.
  25. 25
    Remove the bay leaves,
  26. 26
    garnish with the pimientos and peas, and
  27. 27
    serve with Arroz Blanco ( See CUBA07.TXT).
  28. 28
    The dish can be prepared a day or two in advance, cooled, and refrigerated, and then simmered, covered, over low
  29. 29
    heat until heated through, 50 to 35 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 199.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 2.7g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bay, beef, caribbean, clothes, cut, half, leaves, main, oil, olive, onion, pure, ropa, simmering, spanish, title, vegan, vieja
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/ropa-vieja-old-clothes/