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Rick's Caribbean Ropa Vieja

SUBMITTED BY: PEWTERPIRATE

"A touch of sweetness from the Caribbean gives a new flair to the standard Ropa Vieja (Cuban Meat Stew). Serve with rice."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 3.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces flaked coconut (optional)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and mushrooms until lightly browned. Place flank steak in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Pour in the wine. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 30 minutes, or until meat is very tender. Remove meat, shred, and return to skillet.
  2. Pour coconut milk into the skillet. Mix in sour cream, coconut flakes, brown sugar, allspice, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until heated through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by HALEYSCOMET1
MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH GOOD!!! I prepared in the crockpot (slow cooker) combined all liquids and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by Tayma
This was great. I threw everything in the crockpot for 7 or 8 hours and then served it over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2005 by rickhorn
I made the recipe exactly as printed. It was way too sweet for me. I would advise using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by LeahLeahLeah
Super! My husband and guests raved about this one! I followed this recipe exactly as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by patti
this was sweet with a small kick, delicious and incredibly easy to make. creates lots of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by Leigh Ann
I'm afraid I have to give this one 2-thumbs down. The color wasn't very appetizing and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by Jason in DC
Flavorful, easy, wonderful. Skipped the sour cream and used half of the coconut milk to lower... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by Mrs. Ciampa
This was tasty and easy! Good for a cozy meal or a large party! My husband and my guests gave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by tish
This was good but not knock my socks off good. It tasted a little flat--something was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by sonicsour
not bad. sweet tasting. MORE

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