Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a medium Cuban recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Cocina Con Fujita on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 48 min | Total: 1 hr 18 min

Cost: $13.20 total, $3.30 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Beef Flank (cut into large chunks)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 unit Onion (peeled, quartered)
  • 2 unit Bay Leaves (whole)
  • 5 unit Black Peppercorns (whole)
  • 1 tsp Salt (for cooking)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
  • 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce (smooth)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin (toasted)
  • 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano (ground)
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 0.5 cup Beef Broth (reserved from pressure cooking)

Instructions

  1. Preparar los ingredientes

    Picar el ajo, cortar la cebolla en cuartos y medir todas las especias y líquidos necesarios.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Cocinar la carne en olla a presión

    Colocar la carne de falda en la olla a presión, cubrir con agua, añadir el ajo, la cebolla, las hojas de laurel, los granos de pimienta y una cucharadita de sal. Cerrar la olla y cocinar a alta presión durante 30 minutos.

    Time: PT30M

  3. Liberar presión y deshebrar la carne

    Dejar que la presión se libere naturalmente (aprox. 10 minutos), abrir la olla, retirar la carne, dejarla reposar unos minutos y deshebrarla con dos tenedores.

    Time: PT15M

  4. Sofreír el ajo y la cebolla

    En una sartén grande calentar el aceite de oliva a fuego medio y añadir el ajo picado y la cebolla en tiras. Sofreír 5 minutos hasta que la cebolla esté translúcida.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  5. Añadir especias y salsa de tomate

    Agregar el comino, el orégano, una pizca de sal y pimienta, y la salsa de tomate. Cocinar 3 minutos para que la salsa espese ligeramente.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. Incorporar la carne y el caldo

    Añadir la carne deshebrada y ½ taza del caldo de la cocción. Mezclar bien y cocinar a fuego bajo (aprox. 90°C) durante 10 minutos para que los sabores se integren.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 90°C

  7. Ajustar sazón y servir

    Probar y ajustar con sal o pimienta si es necesario. Servir caliente acompañado de arroz blanco y ensalada de aguacate con tomate.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
25 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, High-Protein

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Ropa Vieja

Recipe by Cocina Con Fujita

Ropa vieja cubana de carne de falda cocida en olla a presión, deshebrada y mezclada con un sofrito de ajo, cebolla, tomate y especias. Se sirve con arroz blanco y ensalada de aguacate.

MediumCubanServes 4

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Source Video
1h 18m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 28m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$13.20
Total cost
$3.30
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cocinar la carne en olla a presión hasta que esté tierna
  • Deshebrar la carne mientras aún está tibia
  • Sofreír el ajo sin quemarlo
  • Integrar la carne con el caldo y la salsa para que absorba los sabores

Safety Warnings

  • Cuidado al liberar la presión de la olla para evitar quemaduras.
  • El aceite caliente puede salpicar; mantenga la cara alejada.
  • Manipule la carne caliente con pinzas o utensilios resistentes al calor.

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