This Turkey Ropa Vieja is a fantastic Cuban Dish you can easily make in the comfort of your own kitchen.
This Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja is my spin on a Cuban classic. Traditional Ropa Vieja is made with shredded beef and vegetables. It also stands for “Old Clothes” in Spanish. But trust me, it tastes much better than “Old Clothes”.
If you are a big fan of Cuban food like I am, you must give Ofelia’s Cuban Picadillo a try. My absolute favorite Cuban dish to make (and eat)! Chef Ofelia is absolutely fabulous!
I decided to make this delicious dish using Turkey instead of beef. While I decided to cube my turkey for this dish, you can also shred it which is what is typically found in the traditional version of this dish. I served it on a bed of brown rice and black beans, but you can also serve it with tortillas.
If you are curious like I am and wondering where this wonderful Cuban dish of Ropa Vieja comes from, check out this article I found.
How to Make this Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja
1- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add the diced onions and green peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
2- Add minced garlic, cumin and oregano. Mix well for about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, salt, pepper. Mix Well.
3- Add cooked turkey (chopped or shredded) to tomato mixture and mix well. Cover pot and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Add lemon juice and mix well.
4- Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.
Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Small Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 Diced Roma Tomato
- 8 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Spanish Green Olives, Chopped
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 lbs Turkey Breast, Cooked
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
how to make this recipe
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add the diced onions and green peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, cumin and oregano. Mix well for about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, salt, pepper. Mix Well.
- Add cooked turkey (chopped or shredded) to tomato mixture and mix well. Cover pot and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.
Nutrition
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