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Instant Pot Ropa Vieja

Published: Dec 8, 2020 · Modified: Jan 9, 2023 by Maxine Dubois · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

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This Instant Pot Ropa Vieja is made with beef round bottom, bell peppers, onions, white wine, broth, tomato sauce, olives and cilantro.

This Instant Pot Ropa Vieja is made with beef round bottom, bell peppers, onions, white wine, broth, tomato sauce, olives and cilantro.

This is one of Cuba’s most popular dishes. I had many Cuban friends when I lived in Florida. When I would go over to my friends house to make Ropa Vieja, it was an all-day cooking endeavor. Thanks to the Instant Pot, we can make Ropa Vieja in 60 minutes – and it tastes JUST as good, if not even better.

Ropa Vieja is a juicy shredded beef stew. We will be using a very tough meat, either beef round bottom or a chuck roast, which is why it requires a long time to cook.  Ropa Vieja literally translates to “old clothes” because the shredded beef and vegetables resemble colorful rags.

If you love recipes with chuck roast, feel free to try my Southern Pot Roast or my Tinga de Res.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Instant Pot Ropa Vieja
  • Food safety

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Flank Steak or Beef Round Bottom
  • Olive oil
  • Onions
  • Red bell pepper
  • Garlic
  • White wine
  • Beef broth
  • Tomato sauce
  • Sherry vinegar
  • Paprika
  • Oregano
  • Ground Cumin
  • Bay leaves
  • Olives
  • Cilantro

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Start by hitting the sauté button for 8 minutes, add oil and wait for it to shimmer. Toss in the onions and bell peppers and toss for 4-6 minutes, until soft.

Start by hitting the sauté button for 8 minutes, add oil and wait for it to shimmer. Toss in the onions and bell peppers and toss for 4-6 minutes, until soft.

Stir in the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes for this Instant Pot Ropa Vieja.

Add the beef, white wine, vinegar and toss for 2 minutes. Add the beef broth. 

Sprinkle in the paprika, oregano, ground cumin, pepper, salt, 2 bay leaves and stir well.

Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.

With tongs, remove the meat and place into a large bowl.

With tongs, remove the meat and place into a large bowl.

Add the olives and cilantro and toss. There is enough salt in the olives but you can salt to taste.

Add the olives and cilantro and toss. There is enough salt in the olives but you can salt to taste.

Hint: Use two forks to shred the beef. Another trick is to use a Kitchenaid mixer using the whisk attachment.

Substitutions

  • Chuck roast: You will need a tough meat for this recipe that can be simmered for a long period of time. You can use other tough meats can be chuck eye, shoulder roast, shoulder steak, or another lean cut beef like top round roast or bottom round roast. All work perfectly fine for this recipe.
  • Olive oil: You can use olive oil although vegetable oil works just as well.
  • Onion: I used a white onion but you can use a red or yellow onion as well.
  • Tomatoes: You can use fresh blended tomatoes or canned tomato sauce. I would also used diced tomatoes in a can if you have that too.

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes in the pot before pressure cooking.
  • Deluxe - serve with tostones and black beans.
  • Kid friendly - add shredded beef on a bun.

You can always use the leftover meat to make Birria Tacos - just skip to step 3.

This Instant Pot Ropa Vieja is made with beef round bottom, bell peppers, onions, white wine, broth, tomato sauce, olives and cilantro.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. I love using my Instant Pot for this recipe.

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or frozen for up to three months.

Top tip

Cut the meat into cubes to be able to pressure cook for less time. The longer you cook, the more tender the meat will be.

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Instant Pot Ropa Vieja


  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description

This Ropa Vieja is made with beef round bottom, bell pepper, onions, garlic, white wine, beef broth, spices and pressure cooked to perfection. 


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Beef Round Bottom, cut up into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (4 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, as desired
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup olive stuffed with pimientos, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper as desired

Instructions

  1. Start by hitting the sauté button for 8 minutes, add oil and wait for it to shimmer. Toss in the onions and bell peppers and toss for 4-6 minutes, until soft.
  2. Stir in the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the beef, white wine, vinegar and toss for 2 minutes. Add the beef broth. 
  4. Sprinkle in the paprika, oregano, ground cumin, pepper, salt, 2 bay leaves and stir well.
  5. Pressure cook on high for 90 minutes.
  6. With tongs, remove the meat and place into a large bowl. Add the olives and cilantro and toss. There is enough salt in the olives but you can salt to taste.

Notes

  • Use a kitchenaid attachment to shred the meat. 
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  • The longer you cook, the more tender the meat will be.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Cuban

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Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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