Panamanian ropa vieja is a delicious beef stew with shredded meat in a tomato, onion and paprika sauce. An emblematic dish of Panamanian Creole cuisine, perfect to share with family.
⏱ 1 hora 30 min👨🍳 Medio🍽 4 personas
Ingredienti
Step-by-step preparation
1
🍲 Cook the beef
In a large pot, boil the beef with water, onion and garlic until tender, about 45 minutes.
2
🔪 Shred
Remove cooked beef and shred it with two forks into thin strips. Reserve the broth.
3
🧅 Sauté vegetables
In a skillet with oil, sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4
🍅 Add tomato
Incorporate chopped tomato, cumin and bay leaf. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5
🥘 Combine meat
Add shredded beef to the sauce. Pour 1 cup of reserved broth and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
6
✨ Adjust seasoning
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. The consistency should be juicy but not too brothy. Serve hot.
💡 Chef's tip: You can serve ropa vieja with white rice, fried plantains or patacones for an authentic Panamanian experience.