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Meat & Poultry Recipes

Spanish Chicken and Rice Arroz con Pollo from Old Havana Foods
Arroz con Pollo (Yellow Rice with Chicken)
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine from Old Havana Foods
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine
Chicken Cacciatore from Old Havana Foods
Chicken Cacciatore
Beefy Chili Cubano from Old Havana Foods
Mild or Fiery Chili Cubano –
Meaty or Vegan
Creole Jambalaya from Old Havana Foods
Creole Jambalaya
Cuban Roast Pork from Old Havana Foods
Cuban Roast Pork
Fiery Sloppy Joe Sandwich from Old Havana Foods
Fiery Sloppy Joes
Chicken Tacos
Lightning Quick Chicken Tacos
El Cubanito Cuban American Burger from Old Havana Foods
El Cubanito Cuban American Burger
Smokie Links or Meatballs from Old Havana Foods
Glazed Smokie Links or Meatballs
Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken from Old Havana Foods
Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken
Mojo Chicken from Old Havana Foods
Mojo Meat, Seafood or Poultry
sweet & Zesty Pulled Pork from Old Havana Foods
Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce
Plate of Kung Pao made with Old Havana Sofrito
Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao
Ropa Vieja Cuban Shredded Beef from Old Havana Foods
Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)
Sloppy Joe from Old Havana Foods
Seasoned Ground Meat (Picadillo)
Spanish Chicken and Rice Arroz con Pollo from Old Havana Foods
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Arroz con Pollo (Spanish Chicken with Rice)

Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Sofrito
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into large chunks
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 12 ounces Light bodied beer (do not use an IPA, too bitter) split into 8 oz and 4 oz
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 6 ounces Sweet peas (petit pois) drained, reserve peas and liquid separately
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pinch Saffron optional

Instructions

  • Lightly season chicken with pepper. Heat a large pot over high heat until hot.  Add olive oil to pot and swirl to coat bottom. Add the chicken pieces, (skin side down if using bone-in.) Brown about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally or turning whole pieces after 4 minutes.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe to pot, stir well to coat chicken with sofrito. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken broth, 8 ounces beer (or additional chicken broth), lime juice, liquid from peas, rice, and saffron if using, to stockpot. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Add remaining 4 ounces of beer (or chicken stock) and drained peas. Stir well to combine, cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste. If large, cut bone-in chicken pieces in half. For a typical Cuban presentation, serve Arroz con Pollo topped with roasted red pepper strips and asparagus.

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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine from Old Havana Foods
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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Wine

Meltingly tender short ribs braised in a rich sauce of sofrito and red wine
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Braise, Wine
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 pounds Boneless beef short ribs (if bone-in use 3 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Dry red wine
  • ½ cup Beef broth
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 large Carrots cut into chunks, or 1 pound baby carrots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat large, ovenable stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat on stovetop. Meanwhile sprinkle pepper over all sides of ribs.
  • Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to pan coating bottom. Brown half the ribs on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Remove ribs, repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and ribs. Remove ribs and set aside.
  • Add wine and beef broth to pot. Bring to a boil, scraping off the brown bits on pan. Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, thyme, carrots, browned ribs and stir well. Cover pot and braise in oven for 4 hours or until tender, flipping beef pieces after two hours.
  • Remove ribs and carrots to a serving dish, cover with foil. Spoon fat off liquid and discard fat. Taste sauce if not concentrated enough in flavor then simmer liquid in pot over medium high heat for until reduced to desired flavor.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste AFTER reducing liquid. Pour sauce over beef and carrots.

Alternate Cooking Method

  • Follow steps 1 through 3 as directed except place browned ribs, vegetables and liquids in slow cooker. Cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours until very tender. Skim fat off of liquid in slow cooker and discard fat.
  • Remove de-fatted cooking liquid from slow cooker vessel and place in medium size sauce pan. Reduce liquid over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour thickened sauce over beef and carrots in slow cooker.

Notes

Serve with egg noodles, potatoes or your favorite mashed vegetable.
Chicken Cacciatore from Old Havana Foods
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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken, olives and Chili Cubano combine for an easy slow cooker version of this classic Italian dish.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Chili Cubano, Slow cooker
Servings: 2 to 3 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Dry white wine
  • 16 oz Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano
  • 1½ teaspoons Chopped, fresh rosemary
  • 2 pounds Chicken, bone in, skin removed 3.5 to 4 pounds total
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Flour (2 teaspoons corn starch can be used to make gluten free)
  • 1 large Carrots, chopped
  • ¼ cup Pitted, drained kalamata olives
  • 2 Tablespoons Drained capers

Instructions

  • Add white wine, Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano and rosemary to slow cooker vessel, mix to combine.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with flour (or cornstarch). Place chicken into slow cooker and top with some of the Chili Cubano-wine mixture.
  • Add carrots, olives and caper on top of chicken. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high heat (or 8 hours on low) until chicken is tender, spooning sauce over chicken every hour.
  • Serve chicken with sauce over cooked rice, couscous, pasta or quinoa.
Beefy Chili Cubano from Old Havana Foods
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Mild or Fiery Chili Cubano (Meaty or Vegan)

Using our Chili Cubano Original Recipe or Fiery Hot Chili Cubano you can have hearty chili in under 15 minutes – with meat or without!
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Beef, Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Chili, Stovetop, Vegan
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Beef, chicken, turkey or tofu
  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano Original Recipe
  • OR CHOOSE
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano (for a spicy version)
  • 2 – 15 oz cans Black Beans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown ground meat until no longer pink, breaking up pieces of meat with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano Original Recipe (or Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano for a spicy version) and if you like black beans (do not drain beans), stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until bubbly – about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve in bowls with optional garnishes and tortilla chips.
Creole Jambalaya from Old Havana Foods
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Creole Jambalaya

Flavor straight from New Orleans! Savory Creole Jambalaya with Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Sausage, Shrimp, Sofrito
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into large chunks
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Olive oil
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • ½ cup Sweet peas (petit pois) drained, reserve peas and liquid separately
  • 3 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh preferred from 1 large or 2 small limes
  • 12 ounces Light bodied beer (do not use an IPA or bitter) split into 8 oz and 4 oz
  • 1¼ cups Long grain white rice jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 1 pinch Saffron optional
  • 6 ounces Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 6 ounces Fully cooked, sliced sausage Andouille is recommended for authentic Creole Jambalaya

Instructions

  • Lightly season chicken with pepper. Heat a large pot over high heat until hot.  Add olive oil to pot and swirl to coat bottom. Add the chicken pieces, (skin side down if using bone-in.) Brown about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally or turning whole pieces after 4 minutes.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe to pot, stir well to coat chicken with sofrito. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1½ cups chicken broth, 8 ounces beer (or additional chicken broth) lime juice, liquid from peas, rice (and saffron if using) to stockpot. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to lowest setting; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  • During last five minutes of cooking add shrimp and sausage.
  • Turn off heat. Add remaining 4 ounces of beer (or chicken stock) and drained peas. Stir well to combine, cover and let stand 8 to 10 minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste. If large, cut bone-in chicken pieces in half.
Cuban Roast Pork from Old Havana Foods
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Cuban Roast Pork

Magical flavor with only TWO ingredients. A holiday classic – tender roast pork shoulder loaded with garlic and citrus flavor! Leftovers are perfect for making Cuban sandwiches.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Mojo, Pork, Roast, Tender
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Pork shoulder (also called pork butt) (bone in or boneless)
  • ⅔ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut pork into large chunks, roughly 2 to 3 inches.
  • Place pork in heavy, oven-safe dish, with fatty sides up. Pour Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade over pork. Cover, roast 2 hours.
  • Flip meat pieces over. Cover and roast an additional 1½ hours. Uncover, roast ½ hour longer or until tender and top of pork is starting to brown.
  • Spoon most of the clear liquid fat off of the top of the juices in pan. Using two forks, pull pork apart into bite size chunks. Toss meat lightly with remaining liquid in pan to coat pork.

Notes

Serve as is with a side of Old Havana Foods Fully Prepared Black Beans and fried plantains for a traditional Cuban holiday dish!
Sloppy Joe from Old Havana Foods
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Seasoned Ground Beef, Chicken or Turkey (Picadillo)

Season ground beef, chicken, turkey or pork with Old Havana Foods Sofrito for a versatile entrée served over rice or noodles or use as a filling for lasagna, stuffing for tacos or empanadas.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Filling, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Filling, Sandwich, Turkey
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, lamb or turkey) (or tofu!)
  • 16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1/4 cup Pimento stuffed or pitted green olives, chopped (optional but very traditional)
  • 1/4 cup Golden raisins, coarsely chopped (optional but very traditional)
  • 2 tablespoons Dry sherry (optional but very traditional)

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat until no longer pink, breaking up pieces with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, stir well to combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on buns for sloppy joes, in tortillas for tacos, with chips as a hearty dip, over cooked pasta, as an empanada filling, in a lasagna … the possibilities are endless!

Notes

The traditional recipe includes the chopped green olives (for a briny flavor), raisins (for a little natural sweetness) and sherry (for depth of flavor.) It still tastes great without those additions.
For a truly traditional Cuban meal called Nino ‘Pa la Escuala (Little Boy Going to School) serve over white rice topped with a fried egg and pan fried sweet plantains (maduros.)
Fiery Sloppy Joe Sandwich from Old Havana Foods
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Fiery Hot Seasoned Ground Meat

Great for sandwiches, tacos, dips and more! Pick your favorite protein, brown and combine with Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano for a tantalizing flavor combination.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Filling, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Beef, Filling, Sandwich, Turkey
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound Ground meat (beef, pork, lamb or turkey) (or tofu!)
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano
  • 3 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ Sauce (optional to add some sweet to the heat!)

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat until no longer pink, breaking up into small pieces with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano, and if desired add some sweet to counter the heat by adding 3 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ Sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on buns for sloppy joes, in tortillas for tacos, with chips as a hearty dip, over cooked pasta, as an empanada filling, in a lasagna … the possibilities are endless!
Chicken Tacos from Old Havana Foods
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Lightning Quick Chicken Tacos

Combine rotisserie chicken with our cooking sauce for quick and tasty tacos!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Chili Cubano, Tacos
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Fully cooked, rotisserie chicken
  • 12 oz Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe (for a more savory, rich flavor)
  • OR
  • 16 oz Old Havana Foods Chili Cubano (for a lighter flavor)
  • OR
  • 12 oz Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano (for a spicy hot flavor)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 to 12 Corn or flour tortillas, taco size

Optional

  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

  • Pull rotisserie chicken meat off bones and pull apart into large bite sized pieces and place in medium size bowl. Discard chicken bones and fatty skin.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito or Chili Cubano or Fiery Hot Chili Cubano to chicken pieces and stir to coat well. Heat in sauté pan and over medium low until bubbly and heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Could also be heated:
  • in microwave about 4 to 6 minutes on high, stirring every 2 minutes
  • or in slow cooker on high setting for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes
El Cubanito Cuban American Burger from Old Havana Foods
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Cuban Inspired Beef and Pork Burger

A Cuban inspired beef and pork burger seasoned with Old Havana Foods Sofrito (or Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce), topped with Swiss cheese, a dollop of garlic lime crema and a slather of raisin sofrito ketchup on French bread, give a tasty Cuban twist to this American classic.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Keyword: Burger, Crema, Garlic, Ketchup, Lime, Sofrito
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground beef minimum 85% lean
  • 1 pound Ground pork
  • ½ cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Recipe
  • OR 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Fiery Chili Cubano (for a slightly spicy kick)
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 3 inch long pieces of French bread, cut in half or buns of your choice
  • ¾ cup Raisin Sofrito Ketchup (click for recipe)
  • 6 slices Tomato
  • 6 leaves Lettuce
  • 6 slices Red onion
  • ½ cup Lime Garlic Crema (click for recipe)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the grill.
  • In a medium bowl combine the pork, beef, Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe (or Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano) and pepper. Lightly mix together until well combined.
  • Form meat mixture into 6 (1/3 pound each) patties to match round or oval shape of rolls being used and set aside.
  • Grill burgers over medium-high heat until cooked through to desired doneness (155°F for medium well), about 5-6 minutes per side. If using cheese, place slice on burger patties and allow to melt.
  • Spread bottom bun surface with 2 tablespoons Raisin Sofrito Ketchup, top with cooked patty, tomato slice, lettuce leaf, burger and onion slice. Spread 1 tablespoon lime crema on top bun surface.

Notes

Serve with additional Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Garlic Lime Crema.
Use Fiery Hot Chili Cubano for a spicy kick in place of the Sofrito.
Smokie Links or Meatballs from Old Havana Foods
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Glazed Smokie Links or Meatballs

Sweet and savory smokie links or meatballs bathed in a sweet and spicy sauce are great for a party!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatballs, Smokie links
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano
  • 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce
  • 2 packages 12 to 14 ounces each mini smoked sausages
  • OR
  • 1 1/2 pounds Fully cooked meatballs

Instructions

  • Combine Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano, and Old Havana Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce with the smokie links (or meatballs) in a medium stockpot over medium heat.
  • Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes on low heat until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir occasionally. Serve with sauce on the side.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Combine ingredients in slow cooker vessel. Cook covered on high setting for 2 hours, then uncover and cook another hour or until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir occasionally. Serve with sauce on the side.
sweet & Zesty Pulled Pork from Old Havana Foods
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Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Fully cooked pulled pork or chicken combined with Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce great as in in a sandwich or tacos.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Total Time8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pork

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Fully cooked pork or chicken, pulled or shredded
  • 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce (more to taste)

Instructions

  • Combine meat and 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce in a microwave safe bowl or a medium saucepan and stir until well combined.
  • Heat until bubbly and heated through, or until temperature reaches 150°F.
  • Serve on buns as a sandwich or on a salad or as an entrée with sides of beans and cole slaw.

Notes

Any precooked, shredded meat could be used.
Plate of Kung Pao made with Old Havana Sofrito
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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

East meets West in this super simple riff on a Chinese classic. Old Havana Foods Sofrito plus hoisin and your favorite protein and veggies combine for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Sofrito, Stir-fry, Tofu
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Vegetable oil we prefer peanut oil
  • 2 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound your favorite protein chicken, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, hoisin sauce, water and crushed red pepper if using, until well combined.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté zucchini over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and red peppers sautéing 5 minutes and then setting aside. Repeat with remaining oil and protein sautéing approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until raw meat is cooked through.
  • Return sauteed zucchini and peppers to pan and combine with the cooked protein. Reduce heat to medium. Add sofrito-hoisin mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces. Heat through until bubbly.
  • Top with peanuts if using. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Ropa Vieja Cuban Shredded Beef from Old Havana Foods
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Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

Slow cooked, savory shredded beef with tomato, garlic and onion sauce. A true Cuban Classic! Ropa Vieja means "old clothes" because the meat when shredded resembles tattered rags
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Beef, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Keto, Latin
Keyword: Beef, Low-carb, Slow cooked, Sofrito
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Beef brisket, short ribs or skirt steak, cut into 3 inch chunks
  • 12 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Place beef and Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe in slow cooker bag. Mix to coat.
  • Close bag with twist tie. Cook on low setting until very tender, about:
    – 10 to 12 hours for beef brisket
    – 7 to 8 hours for short ribs and skirt steak
  • Spoon fat off liquid and discard. Shred meat and toss with sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

Eaten with cauliflower “rice” this could fit into a low-carb (Keto friendly) diet. Approximately 1/6 of the recipe contains:
600 calories, 38 g fat, 42 g protein, 8g carbs.
Nutrition was calculated using Living Cookbook V 1.5, and USDA nutrition data for beef brisket, trimmed to 1/8″ fat, raw. Feel free to make your own calculations.
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