{"id":17061,"date":"2020-07-18T06:48:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T12:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/cuban-recipe-for-ropa-vieja-instant-pot-recipe\/"},"modified":"2020-07-18T06:48:17","modified_gmt":"2020-07-18T12:48:17","slug":"cuban-recipe-for-ropa-vieja-instant-pot-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/cuban-recipe-for-ropa-vieja-instant-pot-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuban Recipe for Ropa Vieja – Instant Pot Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Try my quick and easy Instant Pot Version of an authentic Cuban recipe for Ropa Vieja with tender beef braised in a rich tomato base with onions, peppers, olives, raisins and capers. Tastes best served with plantains and rice. Dairy-free, low carb & Gluten-free.  Jump to Recipe<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

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What is Ropa Vieja?<\/h2>\n

Have you tried Cuban Ropa Vieja? This Cuban Pulled Beef recipe is a savory Latin slow-cooked meat dish made from flank steak braised with plenty of spices, onions and bell peppers. The meat is shredded, then mixed with tomatoes, marinated pimentos or bell pepper, olives, capers and raisins. Along with the pickles, I also make sure to add some pickle juice as I just LOVE the briny kick it adds. Serve it over white rice to soak up the delicious sauce!<\/p>\n

Why is ropa vieja called ropa vieja?<\/h2>\n

Ropa vieja started life in Spain and its name literally translates to \u2018old clothes\u2019. Legend has it that a penniless old man once shredded and cooked his own clothes as he could not afford food for his family. He prayed over the pot and a miracle occurred, turning the unappetizing mixture into a rich meat stew.<\/p>\n

The recipe for ropa vieja is over 500 years old and originated with the Sephardic Jews in the Iberian peninsula of Spain. Because cooking was not allowed on the Sabbath, the Sephardi would slow-cook a hearty stew the night before. <\/p>\n

The dish then made its way to the Americas with the Spanish, where it became a staple all dish across the Caribbean and Cuba. And although the recipe has been tweaked and adapted over the years, the base of ropa vieja remains today as it always has.<\/p>\n

Here is a quick and simple recipe for Ropa Vieja in the Instant Pot. <\/h2>\n

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Which meat to use for Ropa Vieja? <\/h3>\n

Typically this traditional Cuban dish is made with flank steak, which is lean and has long shreddy fibers. This is how the shredded beef dish earned the name \u201cold clothes.<\/p>\n

While flank steak might be the traditional choice, I find it can be a bit tough, which is why I prefer chuck roast with its higher fat content and tenderness. At the end of the day, this Cuban pulled beef recipe will be good with whatever cut you have on hand. <\/p>\n

Ingredients used for Ropa Vieja: <\/h3>\n