Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja means 'old clothes' in Spanish, a playful reference to the shredded appearance of the beef, said to originate from a folk tale of a poor man who stewed his old clothes into a meal.
Cuba's national dish — shredded beef slow-simmered in a tomato and pepper sauce until tender enough to pull apart with a fork, traditionally served with rice and plantain.
Ingredients
Method
Simmer the flank steak in water until very tender, about 2 hours, then shred with two forks.
Soften onion, pepper and garlic in a pan.
Add the shredded beef, tomatoes and cumin, and simmer together for 30-40 minutes until rich and thickened.
Serve hot with white rice and fried plantain.
Simmering the beef low and slow before shredding is what gives ropa vieja its signature fall-apart texture.
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