World Flavors Cookbook

Ropa Vieja Panameña

Panamanian shredded beef in a rich tomato, pepper, and onion sauce — the classic Latin American braised flank steak.

Cuisine: Panama

Ingredients

• 700g flank steak
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 red and 1 green pepper, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt, oregano
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Boil flank steak in salted water until tender, about 1 hour.
2. Shred with two forks along the grain.
3. Saute onions, peppers, and garlic in oil.
4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, and oregano.
5. Cook 10 minutes until saucy.
6. Add shredded beef. Simmer 10 more minutes.
7. Top with cilantro.