Ropa Vieja Recipe
Ingredients
| Rump roast | 2 Pound | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Bay leaf | 1 | |
| Coarse black pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped onion | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Green peppers | 2 , chopped | |
| Tomatoes | 3 , peeled and chopped | |
| Instant garlic powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Oregano leaves | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 201
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g34.5%
Saturated Fat 1 g5.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 651.9 mg27.2%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g2.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.9%
Sugars 4.1 g
Protein 48 g96.1%
Vitamin A 14.2% Vitamin C 83.7%
Calcium 2.1% Iron 3.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add water, bay leaf, black pepper and 2 tsp.of salt.
Simmer until meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
With a fork, pull meat apart into strings.
Heat oil, saute' onions until golden.
Add remaining ingredients, including meat, and 3/4 tsp.salt.
Simmer 30 minutes, or until most of the moisture is gone.
Serve over fluffy rice.
Chef
