Excuse Us While We Buy All of the Meat to Make These 16 Ropa Vieja Recipes

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.