Ropa Vieja is a savory stew made from shredded beef (often flank steak), bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and garlic, slowly simmered until rich and deeply flavorful. The dish originates from the Canary Islands, later becoming a national dish of Cuba through Spanish colonization, where it took on iconic status in Caribbean cooking. The name means “old clothes,” referencing the meat’s thread-like texture.

It’s commonly served with white rice, black beans, or fried plantains, especially for lunch or Sunday family meals.

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