Ropa Vieja, or “old clothes” describes this colorful mixture of braised shredded meat, onions and bell peppers.
20m
PREP TIME
1hr 15m
COOK TIME
283
CALORIES
9
INGREDIENTS
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Ropa Vieja, or “old clothes” describes this colorful mixture of braised shredded meat, onions and bell peppers.
20m
PREP TIME
1hr 15m
COOK TIME
283
CALORIES
9
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 6 Servings
-
1 1/2
pounds
flank steak, trimmed
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Substitutions available
- skirt steak, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons McCormick Gourmet™ Cuban Seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 leaf McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Turkish Bay Leaves
- 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, undrained
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Sprinkle steak with 1 teaspoon of the Seasoning. Place in large saucepot. Add enough water to cover steak. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Transfer meat to platter. Cool slightly then shred meat. Set aside
- 2 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add bell pepper and shredded meat; cook and stir 5 minutes
- 3 Stir in tomato sauce, wine, bay leaf and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pimientos. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Serve with cooked rice
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Ingredients 6 Servings
-
1 1/2
pounds
flank steak, trimmed
![substitution]( "substitution")
Substitutions available
- skirt steak, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons McCormick Gourmet™ Cuban Seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 leaf McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Turkish Bay Leaves
- 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, undrained
KEY PRODUCTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Sprinkle steak with 1 teaspoon of the Seasoning. Place in large saucepot. Add enough water to cover steak. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Transfer meat to platter. Cool slightly then shred meat. Set aside
- 2 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add bell pepper and shredded meat; cook and stir 5 minutes
- 3 Stir in tomato sauce, wine, bay leaf and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pimientos. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Serve with cooked rice
TIPS AND TRICKS
Test Kitchen Tip: Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
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