Instant Pot Ropa Vieja
This is a version of Ropa Vieja the national dish of Cuba. Using an Instant Pot drastically reduces cooking time. Our recipe adds an optional spicy component to make it a hybrid Cuban/Jamaican dish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast cut in thirds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 red, orange or yellow bell peppers thinly sliced
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 bay leave
- 2 tablespoon capers
- ½ cup sliced green olives
- 2 habanero peppers seeded and sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté and add oil. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef on all sides. Remove beef and set aside
- Add onions and peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Add remaining ingredients including beef.
- Set Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes let Instant Pot natural release for 20 minutes.
- Remove beef and shred. Return shredded beef to pot. Serve with rice and beans.