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    Home » Recipes » Cuban

    Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja

    Published by Rodney on September 17, 2018 - Jump to Recipe - 1 Comment

    This Turkey Ropa Vieja is a fantastic Cuban Dish you can easily make in the comfort of your own kitchen.
    turkey ropa vieja

    This Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja is my spin on a Cuban classic. Traditional Ropa Vieja is made with shredded beef and vegetables.

    veggies in skillet

    It also stands for "Old Clothes" in Spanish. But trust me, it tastes much better than "Old Clothes".

    ropa vieja simmering in skillet

    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!

    turkey ropa vieja

    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.

    turkey ropa vieja

    💭 Serving Suggestions

    I like to serve ropa vieja on a bed of rice and black beans, but you can also serve it with tortillas or fried sweet plantains.

    turkey ropa vieja

    For more great recipes with Turkey Breasts, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Turkey Apple and Blue Cheese Wrap
      Turkey Apple and Blue Cheese Wrap
    • blt turkey tortilla wrap
      BLT Turkey Tortilla Wraps
    • turkey cobb salad
      Turkey Cobb Salad
    • turkey bacon ranch sliders
      Turkey Bacon Ranch Sliders

    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Easy turkey Ropa Vieja recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Olive Oil, Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Ground Cumin, Dried Oregano, Roma Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Spanish Green Olives, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Turkey Breast and Lemon Juice.

    🥣 How to Make Turkey Ropa Vieja

    In a Dutch oven or a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onions and green peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes or until softened.
    Add the minced garlic, ground cumin and oregano. Mix well for about 30 seconds.
    Stir in the Roma tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix till combined.
    Add the cooked turkey to the tomato mixture and mix well. Cover and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
    Add the lemon juice and mix well.
    Serve on a bed of rice, black beans, fried sweet plantains or tortillas.

    📖 Recipe

    turkey ropa vieja

    Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja

    This Turkey Ropa Vieja is a fantastic Cuban Dish you can easily make in the comfort of your own kitchen.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep TimePrep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook TimeCook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total TimeTotal Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Cuban
    Author Rodney
    Servings 4
    Calories 326 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Small Yellow Onion, finely diced
    • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • 2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
    • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
    • ½ Cup Spanish Green Olives, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 2 lbs Turkey Breast, cooked & diced
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a dutch oven or a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onions and green peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes or until softened.
      1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Small Yellow Onion, 1 Green Bell Pepper
    • Add the minced garlic, ground cumin and oregano. Mix well for about 30 seconds.
      2 Garlic Cloves, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • Stir in the roma tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix till combined.
      2 Roma Tomatoes, 8 oz Tomato Sauce, ½ Cup Spanish Green Olives, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
      veggies in skillet
    • Add the cooked turkey to tomato mixture and mix well. Cover and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
      2 lbs Turkey Breast
      ropa vieja simmering in skillet
    • Add the lemon juice and mix well.
      1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
    • Serve on a bed of rice, black beans, fried sweet plantains or tortillas.
      turkey ropa vieja

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 50gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1322mgPotassium: 911mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 36.1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2.5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Nick

      May 05, 2023 at 10:54 am

      This Easy Turkey Ropa Vieja is a delicious meal. I must say I only used 1 clove of garlic as that was what I had on hand and it was great. I served it on a bed of rice and I had leftovers for the following day as there are only 2 in the family. Very tasty.

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