Ropa Vieja Wraps with Avocado Cream

Ingredients

• For the Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef):
• 1 ½ lbs flank steak or chuck roast 🥩
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, thinly sliced 🧅
• 0.5 red bell pepper, sliced 🫑
• 0.5 green bell pepper, sliced 🫑
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp cumin ✨
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
• 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
• 0.5 cup beef broth 🥣
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 🏺
• Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
• 4 large tortillas 🌯
• For the Avocado Cream:
• 1 ripe avocado 🥑
• 0.25 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) 🥛
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 🌿
• Salt to taste 🧂
• For the Wrap Fillings:
• 1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬
• 0.5 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 🍅
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional) 🧀

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Ropa Vieja
2. 2Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on both sides, then remove. In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic for 3 minutes. Add cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until fork-tender. Shred the beef using two forks. 🍲🔥
3. 32️⃣ Make the Avocado Cream
4. 4Blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Chill until ready to use. 🥑✨
5. 53️⃣ Assemble the Wraps
6. 6Warm tortillas, then spread a layer of avocado cream. Add lettuce, shredded ropa vieja, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. Roll into a wrap and slice in half. 🌯🥬
7. 74️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
8. 8Enjoy with extra avocado cream or hot sauce on the side! 🌶️🔥