Fusion Kitchen · Dinner
Braised Beef with Tangy Cabbage
Ropa Vieja and Sauerkraut with Tamarind
A Cuban-German-Japanese original, the Cuban pulled beef classic of ropa vieja rebuilt with sauerkraut folded through the braising sauce and tamarind added as a structural souring agent so the German fermented cabbage tradition and the Cuban sofrito depth and the Japanese-influenced sweet-sour balance produce a braise unlike any of its three parents.
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20 minsPrep
2 hrsCook
2 hrs 20 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
520Calories
38gProtein
22gFat
35gCarbs
12gSugar
6gFiber
850mgSodium
85mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Pat 450g beef flank dry and season with 0.75 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper. Finely dice 1 large onion and 1 large red pepper. Finely grate 4 garlic cloves. Drain 150g sauerkraut. Measure all spices, pastes, stock, tamarind, palm sugar, and soy sauce.
2
Sear
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Sear beef 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
3
Saute
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and red pepper, cook 6–7 minutes until softened and golden. Add garlic, stir 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Bloom
Add tomato paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, and coriander. Stir 2 minutes until the paste darkens and becomes aromatic.
5
Braise
Add chopped tomatoes, beef stock, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Return beef to pan, cover, braise over low heat 1 hour 30 minutes until beef shreds easily with forks.
6
Finish
Remove beef and shred with two forks. Return to sauce. Add sauerkraut and soy sauce, stir through, simmer uncovered 10 minutes until sauerkraut softens and absorbs flavours. Taste and adjust.
7
Plate
Scatter fresh parsley over the braise and plate with steamed rice or crusty bread. Serve pickled jalapeños alongside.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 450g (16 oz) beef flank or skirt steak
- 1.5 tbsp neutral oil
- 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1 large red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 300g (10.5 oz / 1 can) canned chopped tomatoes
- 200ml (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) beef stock
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 150g (5.3 oz) sauerkraut
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 10g (small handful) fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños
- steamed white rice or warm crusty bread