If you're on the hunt for a hearty new dinner option complete with protein and healthy carbs, Cuban ropa vieja is where it's at. If you already know and love ropa vieja, then sit down, because the recipes ahead are about to make it damn easy to eat your favorite dish almost every day.
Traditional Cuban ropa vieja is a stew made of beef, rice, and vegetables, but we've rounded up 16 versions, from the classic recipe to ones made with chicken, pork, and even jackfruit for vegetarians. Dig in, and thank us later.
Classic Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: classic ropa vieja [2]
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: slow cooker ropa vieja [3]
Easy Cuban-Style Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: easy Cuban-style ropa vieja [4]
One-Pot Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: one-pot ropa vieja [5]
Ropa Vieja With Saffron Rice
Get the recipe: ropa vieja with saffron rice [6]
Pressure Cooker Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: pressure cooker ropa vieja [7]
Pineapple Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: pineapple ropa vieja [8]
Authentic Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: authentic ropa vieja [9]
Cranberry Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: cranberry ropa vieja [10]
Chicken Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: chicken ropa vieja [11]
Ropa Vieja Pizza
Get the recipe: ropa vieja pizza [12]
Ropa Vieja With Olives and Capers
Get the recipe: ropa vieja with olives and capers [13]
Crock-Pot Ropa Vieja With Cuban Sauce
Get the recipe: crockpot ropa vieja with Cuban sauce [14]
Jackfruit Ropa Vieja
Get the recipe: jackfruit ropa vieja [15]
Cuban Ropa Vieja Stew
Get the recipe: Cuban ropa vieja stew [16]
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja With Peppers
Get the recipe: slow cooker ropa vieja with peppers [17]