Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef and vegetables that resemble a heap of colorful old rags – that’s ropa vieja. From the Spanish term for “old clothes”, this is one of Cuba’s most popular and beloved dishes. So popular in fact that it’s one of the country’s designated national dishes. Ropa vieja is a popular dish of the Canary Islands and Cuba. The original recipe consists of a dish made with leftovers from the cocido (or cozido). It is a traditional stew eaten as a main dish in Spain, Portugal, Brazil and other latin countries. In the Americas, it is a shredded flank, brisket, or skirt steak in a tomato sauce base.