Ropa Vieja

  • Pin It
  • print
  • email to a friend



Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

2 1/2 lb skirt steak
1/8 cup pickled garlic
1   small Spanish onion, sliced
1 cup cold water
1   (24-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 ounce brown sugar
2 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup ground cumin
3 ounce dried ancho chili puree

Directions

Brown both sides of skirt steak in a pan over medium-high heat. 

Combine all ingredients in saucepan, except for the puree. Cover and simmer for 4 hours. 

With spoon, break up meat while cooking. Add more liquid, if necessary. 

Add the puree into the liquid during the last 15 to 30 minutes.

Serve hot in bowls. 

You May Also Like These Recipes:

You May Also Like These Articles:

Leave a Comment

Reader Comments:

My Recipe Box |

Connect with Paula

Paula's Upcoming Schedule

  • August 28: Deen Family Book Signing

    Join Paula, Bobby and Jamie for a book signing at the Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah from 2 to 4 pm. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting 1 hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

  • September 14: Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in Houston, TX

    Join Paula at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in Houston, TX. Tickets on sale now.

  • September 21 and 22: Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in Dallas, TX

    Join Paula at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in Dallas, TX. Tickets on sale now.

  • September 23: Deen Family Book Signing

    Join Paula and Bobby for a book signing at Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House in Savannah from 10 am to 12 pm. Trolley service available in Johnson Square from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting 1 hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

  • November 2 and 3: Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in Washington, DC

    Join Paula at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show in Washington, DC. Tickets on sale now.

  • November 11: Deen Family Book Signing

    Join Paula, Bobby and Jamie for a book signing at Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House in Savannah from 10 am to 12 pm. Trolley service available in Johnson Square from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting 1 hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

  • View Paula's Full Schedule

Recent Shows & Recipes