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Introduction

Cuban cuisine, a vibrant blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, features hearty dishes like Ropa Vieja, which is a shredded beef stew, the iconic Cuban sandwich, and arroz con pollo, which is rice with chicken, just like the name states, all showcasing fresh, local ingredients. 

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Cuban Favorite

Ropa Vieja

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.

  2. Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended.

  3. Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended.

  4. Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.

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Cuban Favorite

Aroz Con Pollo

  1. Rinse rice in a sieve with cold water until water runs clear. This is highly recommend it to prevent rice from clumping and sticking together.

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and onion. Cook for a couple of minutes and add garlic.

  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin. Add chicken to pan and sear until browned on both sides. Don't worry if chicken is not cooked through, it will continue to cook with rice. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

  4. Add rice to pan and cook with onion and garlic until slightly toasted. Add in tomato sauce and vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and slightly stir mixture. Add salt as needed.

  5. Place chicken thighs back in pan on top of rice. Cover with lid and let it cook for about 30 minutes over medium heat. If liquid remains after 30 minutes, cook for additional 5 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat and leave covered for additional 10 minutes.

Citations

https://www.facebook.com/allrecipes. “Cuban Ropa Vieja.” Allrecipes, 2019, www.allrecipes.com/recipe/79301/cuban-ropa-vieja/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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Jess. “Arroz Con Pollo - Dash of Color and Spice.” Dash of Color and Spice, 8 May 2020, dashofcolorandspice.com/arroz-con-pollo/#recipe. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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