🔥 Spicy Ropa Vieja (Cuban-Style Shredded Beef) 🌶️🐂
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🔥 Spicy Ropa Vieja (Cuban-Style Shredded Beef) 🌶️🐂
This Cuban classic gets an extra fiery twist with Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce! 🌶️🔥 Slow-braised, tender beef in a rich tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and bold spices—this dish will set your taste buds on fire! 🇨🇺🔥
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Beef: 🐂
- 2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
- 4 cups beef broth 🍖
- 1 bay leaf 🍃
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 6 green olives 🫒
For the Sauce: 🍅
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced 🧅
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup dry white wine 🍷
- 1 tablespoon Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce 🌶️🔥 (or more if you dare!)
- ½ cup green olives, sliced 🫒
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 🍏
- Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Beef 🥩
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add flank steak, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce 🍅🔥
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers, sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano—cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, white wine, and Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
3️⃣ Combine & Simmer 🍲
- Add shredded beef back into the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Add green olives, capers, and apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick.
- Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 🍽️
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. 🌿
- Serve with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains for an authentic Cuban meal! 🍚🍌
- Brace yourself for the heat! 🌶️🔥🥵
🌟 Tips & Serving Ideas:
✔️ For extra spice – Drizzle more Mad Dog 357 before serving! 🌶️🔥
✔️ Want it smoky? – Add a chipotle pepper in adobo to the sauce.
✔️ Pair it with – A cold mojito 🍹 or Cuban beer to cool the fire!
🔥 Warning: Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce is EXTREMELY HOT! Use with caution! 🥵🔥
Enjoy your Spicy Ropa Vieja and feel the Cuban heat! 🇨🇺🔥🐂