Ropa Vieja is the national dish of Cuba. Beef is browned and then braised in seasoned, tomato-inflected broth and wine until it falls apart. Likely of Spanish origin and brought to the Americas, Ropa Vieja means “old clothes” in Spanish. Legend has it that a penniless old man of good faith had nothing to feed his family, so he boiled old clothes in a pot and prayed; miraculously it was transformed into this delicious dish! Serve Ropa Vieja with rice, black bean sauce, and fried plantains for a very traditional Cuban dinner or on its own too.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes. Serves: 6 to 8.
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