Recipe: Ropa ViejaDescription: A hearty Cuban stew made with braised beef, tomatoes, and bell peppers, perfect for serving with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 75Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 tablespoon olive oil, 500 g ground beef, 1 piece bell pepper, 1 piece carrot, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 can canned diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powderInstructions: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 500 grams of ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Add 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced carrot, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the beef is tender.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Cuban, stew, beef, slow-cookedThis Ropa Vieja recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 75 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Cuban
stew
beef
slow-cooked

Ropa Vieja

A hearty Cuban stew made with braised beef, tomatoes, and bell peppers, perfect for serving with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1h
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Ropa Vieja - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1.1 poundsground beef
1bell pepper

diced

1carrot

diced

0.5 teaspoonssalt
1 cancanned diced tomatoes
1 tablespooncumin
1 tablespoonchili powder
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 500 grams of ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

2

Add 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced carrot, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

3

Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of cumin, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the beef is tender.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
431
Calories
26.8g
Fat
10.7g
Carbs
34.7g
Protein
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