Cuban beef stew or ropa vieja (recipe)

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Cuban beef stew or ropa vieja (recipe)
NameCuban beef stew or ropa vieja
IngredientsCold water White wine vinegar Bay leaf Ground cinnamon Whole cloves Annatto seeds Olive oil Garlic Sweet pepper Tomatoes Plum tomatoes Carrot Fresh cilantro Sea salt
Cooktime (in hours)3
Preptime (in hours)0.333333333
Totaltime (in hours)3.333333333
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories595.4
Fat42.5
Protein46.3
Carbohydrate4.9
Fiber1.2
Net carbohydrates3.7
Sugar2.3
Saturated fat14.2
Cholesterol (mg)145.2
Sodium325.5
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Cuban beef stew or ropa vieja (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 3-5 per serving.

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Cuban beef stew or ropa vieja (recipe)


  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Cut beef into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  3. In a heavy bottomed oven-safe 3-4 quart casserole dish, add together the beef cubes, water, vinegar, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, and annatto seeds.
  4. Over medium heat bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and braise the meat mixture in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, turning the meat once.
  6. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
  7. Sautv the onions for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  8. Add the garlic and sweet pepper strips.
  9. Sautv for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  10. Stir in the tomatoes, carrots, cayenne, cilantro and salt.
  11. Bring to a full simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  12. With a slotted spoon remove meat and place in a warm bowl. Cover.
  13. Strain the meat cooking liquid into the tomato-based sauce, and discard spices.
  14. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes.
  15. Shred the beef using forks.
  16. Stir beef into sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  17. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and serve.

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    Roast Beef, Onions, Vegetable, Meat, Caribbean, Spicy, Weeknight, Oven, Stove Top,


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