Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Rice

This is an all-in-one dish.

Rice: Bring 1 1/2 cups water + 1/4 tsp salt to a boil. Add rice and stir. Once boiling, stir again, set heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 15-20 min until rice is tender.

Black Beans: If frozen, pop out of plastic container and microwave, covered in a microwave-safe dish, for 2 mins. Stir, then microwave another 90 sec or until steaming. Add a little water if they seem too thick. If thawed, microwave in a microwave-safe dish until steaming.

Ropa – Choose Cooking Method:

Freezer to Instant Pot (Preferred): Add 1 cup water + contents of Ziploc to Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Quick release and then use fork/tongs to shred beef while still in the pot, and then use the Sauté function on your Instant Pot to evaporate most of the liquid. Stir once every few minutes – it will take approx 10-15 min. Add additional salt if needed.

Slow Cooker: Note that we recommend a 2-quart (mini) slow cooker to ensure dish does not dry out. QuickThaw by submerging the well-sealed bag in water for approx 30 minutes. Add contents of Ziploc plus 1/2 cup water to a slow cooker. Cook on low to medium heat for 6-8 hours – or on high for 3-4 hours – until beef is tender enough to shred with a fork (depending on your slow cooker, this may take longer). Remove beef from slow cooker, reserving liquid in slow cooker. Shred beef. Toss shredded beef in reserved liquid. Add additional salt if needed.

Internal Temperature: 165F

Serving Suggestions: Serve with the black beans and rice. Plantains make a nice additional side! Beaujolais.

Please Note: Cooking times are estimates and vary based on your actual oven, stovetop, or slow cooker, as well as item thickness and starting temperature. For best results, always verify the internal temperature of your meals. We recommend instant-read pocket thermometers – they are inexpensive, convenient, and very easy to use.

Per Serving – Ropa Vieja: 270 cal, 11g fat (4g sat), 90mg chol, 590mg sodium, 7g carb, 1g fiber, 32g protein. Black Beans and Rice: Coming soon.

Contains: Soy.

Lifestyle: Gluten-Free. Dairy-Free. Nut-Free. Easily made keto-friendly at home by omitting beans and rice.

Ingredients – Ropa: beef, diced onions, tomato chunks, diced green pepper, ketchup, minced garlic, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, spices. Beans: black beans, diced onion, extra virgin olive oil, chicken base, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, oregano, sugar, spices. Rice.

Please Note: Because Dinner Done dishes are hand-crafted, exact information may vary. Serving size: 3 servings per entrée, unless otherwise stated.