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Ropa Vieja Stew Review - cjs - 08-29-2008
from Soups, Stews, & Chilies book
This has really been a week for winners and this one sure is! The flavors are wonderful and the spicy mashed sweet potatoes were just made for this. And it's such a pretty dish. We both overate...
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - Lorraine - 08-29-2008
You had me at "sweet potatoes", Jean.
Thanks for the review. I think I'll unpack that issue, I have company all next week.
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - cjs - 08-29-2008
I kept picking at the sweet tatoes-they are that good!
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - Gourmet_Mom - 08-29-2008
Darned if there's not another one in the new issue. I'll have to check this out. I MAY be able to get over my last detour and give this dish another try.
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - Mare749 - 08-29-2008
Thanks Jean, that was the first dish to catch my eye in the new issue. Will put it on the menu for this coming week.
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - pjcooks - 08-29-2008
I'm assuming this is the same one as in the new issue, since I don't have that book. It looks pretty good to me, can't wait for some company to show up to try it out!
PJ
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - Gourmet_Mom - 08-29-2008
Quote:If not, please advise!
I'm assuming this is the same one as in the new issue, since I don't have that book.
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - esgunn - 08-29-2008
Jean reviewed the Ropa Vieja STEW with Spicy Mashed sweet potatoes. From the Soups Stews and Chilies book
The one in the new issue is a Ropa Vieja POT PIE with pepper jack biscuits.
The pot pie is a little different. More Red Pepper(2 cup vs 1 cup) 1 poblano and 1 anaheim instead of 2 poblanos. 1 Tbsp Chili powder, 1/4 tsp cayene, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, 2 cups roma tomatoes and is served with juice of 1/2 a lime and the pepper jack biscuits.
The stew has the different amounts and minus the additional things menioned above. It is served with scallions and Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
I did not read through the directions to see if the method was the same or not. Oh, and the amount of Flank Steak is a little different. The pot pies take about an hour longer.
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Recipe - esgunn - 08-29-2008
Since Everyone has the Pot pie recipe (well, those that get the magazine) I'll post the stew recipe.
Ropa Vieja Stew
Makes 8 cups
Total Time: 1 3/4 hours
C@H Soups Stews and Chilies Book
Saute;Brown; Add
4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
1 3/4 LB flank Steak, cut into 3 pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper
2 cups onion, chopped
2 poblano Chiles, seeded, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced
2 T. garlic, minced
1 T. tomato paste
1/3 cup masa harina
Deglaze with; Stir In:
1 bottle beer (12oz)
2 cups beef broth
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed (15 oz)
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
1 T. dried oregano leaves
2 t. ground cumin
salt to taste
Garnish with:
Chopped scallions
Preheat oven to 375.
Saute bacon in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat until crisp; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Brown steak in drippings, about 5 minutes per side, remove and set aside. Add onion, chilies, and bell pepper, and saute until beginning to brown, 5 minutes. Stir in a garlic and tomato paste, cook 3 minutes, then stir in masa harina and cook 1 minute.
Deglaze with beer;simmer until nearly evaporated, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Add broth, bring to a boil, then return beef to the pot;cover and braise in the oven until fork-tender; about 1 hour. remove flank steak from the pot, shred with 2 forkes, then add back to the pot with reserved bacon, beans, olives and spices. Simmer 5 minutes; season with salt. Garnish with scallions.
Spicy sweet potatoes
Makes about 4 cups
Total Time 35 minutes.
C@H Soups Stews and Chilies Book
2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed.
3 T. unsalted butter
1 T. brown sugar
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced.
Salt and pepper to taste
sliced jalapenos
Boil potatoes in a large saucepan of salted water until tender, about 15 mintues. Drain, return potatoes to pan and dry briefly over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mash butter and sugar int o potatloes using a potato masher.
Stir in minuced jalapeno and season with salt and pepper. Garnish potatoes with sliced jalapeno.
The book show a picture of the bowl full of stew, and a small mound of the mashed potatoes in the stew. With the scalions spinkled on top.
Re: Ropa Vieja Stew Review - Old Bay - 08-30-2008
This is one dish from this issue I will sure try!! I don't do sweet potatoes though, except in pie--once a year.
