Authentic Cuban Dinner Recipes

Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef Recipe)

WEBApr 22, 2024 · Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, vino seco (dry cooking wine), cumin, oregano, bay …

1. In a Dutch oven, add meat with water and salt. Cook at medium-low until the meat is tender, about 2 hours (In a pressure cooker, this takes about 30 minutes). Transfer to a plate. Shred meat and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil at medium heat. Add green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic and dry cooking wine. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, ground cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
3. Add shredded meat to skillet. Stir to combine with sauce. Cover and cook on low for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, without letting it dry out. Remove bay leaf and serve over rice and sweet plantains.

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Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe The Lemon Bowl®

WEBAug 30, 2023 · Stir in rinsed (uncooked) rice and sauté for 2 minutes so that the rice starts to toast and lightly brown. Pour in chicken broth and add …

1. Soak beans overnight to soften and remove any small hard stones. The next day, strain and rinse soaked beans with fresh water.
2. To cook beans, place in a large pot and add enough water to cover the beans by two inches. Carefully smash whole garlic cloves with the back of a knife and add to the pot of beans along with 2 of the bay leaves.
3. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender (90 minutes or up to two hours.) Set aside once cooked.
4. Next, in a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté onions, peppers, and garlic. Add spices (salt through cayenne) and continue stirring until vegetables have softened, 4-6 minutes.

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