🔥 Spicy Ropa Vieja (Cuban-Style Shredded Beef) 🌶️🐂

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🔥 Spicy Ropa Vieja (Cuban-Style Shredded Beef) 🌶️🐂

This Cuban classic gets an extra fiery twist with Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce! 🌶️🔥 Slow-braised, tender beef in a rich tomato-based sauce with peppers, onions, and bold spices—this dish will set your taste buds on fire! 🇨🇺🔥

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Beef: 🐂

  • 2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
  • 4 cups beef broth 🍖
  • 1 bay leaf 🍃
  • 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 6 green olives 🫒

For the Sauce: 🍅

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced 🧅
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup dry white wine 🍷
  • 1 tablespoon Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce 🌶️🔥 (or more if you dare!)
  • ½ cup green olives, sliced 🫒
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 🍏
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the Beef 🥩

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, add flank steak, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  3. Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce 🍅🔥

  1. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and bell peppers, sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano—cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, white wine, and Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.

3️⃣ Combine & Simmer 🍲

  1. Add shredded beef back into the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
  2. Add green olives, capers, and apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick.
  3. Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 🍽️

  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro. 🌿
  2. Serve with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains for an authentic Cuban meal! 🍚🍌
  3. Brace yourself for the heat! 🌶️🔥🥵

🌟 Tips & Serving Ideas:

✔️ For extra spice – Drizzle more Mad Dog 357 before serving! 🌶️🔥
✔️ Want it smoky? – Add a chipotle pepper in adobo to the sauce.
✔️ Pair it with – A cold mojito 🍹 or Cuban beer to cool the fire!

🔥 Warning: Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce is EXTREMELY HOT! Use with caution! 🥵🔥

Enjoy your Spicy Ropa Vieja and feel the Cuban heat! 🇨🇺🔥🐂

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