In this recipe, we will teach you how to cook this delicious dish made with beef, served with rice, tortillas, and pastries.
Its origin dates back to colonial times, when leftover meat from stews was used to create this delicious dish. Nowadays, it has become an icon of Panamanian cuisine, appreciated for its unique flavor and unusual preparation.
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Ropa vieja
Ingredients
2 pounds of Beef flank
5 Sweet peppers
1 Onion
Tomato paste
4 Tomatoes
3 Large sliced potatoes
1 pinch of Salt
Oil
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, cook the beef in plenty of water with salt to taste until tender; then remove from the water and shred, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid for later.
Step 2 : In another pot, boil the sliced potatoes.
Step 3 : In a frying pan with oil, sauté the onion, sweet peppers, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 4 : After approximately 5 minutes, add the shredded beef, boiled potatoes, and the 1/2 cup of reserved liquid.
Step 5 : Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat.
Step 6 : Finally, remove from heat and it's ready to enjoy!
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