Ropa Vieja

Alright, friends! Let me tell you about my first adventure making Ropa Vieja. I was super excited and totally pumped to nail it right out of the gate. Spoiler alert: It didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped! The first surprise? I underestimated how long the beef would take to become tender. Despite that hiccup, I managed to whip up a dish that was full of flavor and heart! After the first trial, I leaped into a few tweaks. I decided to add a pinch more cumin and bell peppers for a kick. And let’s talk about the olives. They … Read more