
Cuban-Style Ropa Vieja-Inspired Beef and Peppers
A single portion of Cuban cooking, ready in 27 minutes with 9 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.
Method
- 1
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
- 2
Sear the beef strips in a hot pan for 1–2 minutes until browned, then set aside.
- 3
Soften the onion, peppers and garlic in the same pan for 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, cumin, paprika and bay leaf and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
- 5
Season to taste, then return the beef with the olives for 1–2 minutes, remove the bay leaf and serve with the rice.







