Tony's Amazing Ropa Vieja Recipe

​Today we visit Sous Chef Anthony "Tony" Piedra at American Kitchen Bar & Grill. In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month(September 15th through October 15th), Chef presents us Tony his recipe for Ropa Vieja. 

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Ingredients:

• 1 TBS of Olive Oil
• 2LBS of Beer Flank Steak
• 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 1 Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
• 1 Green Pepper, Sliced into Strips
• 1 Bunch of Cilantro, Chopped
• 1 TSP of Ground Cumin
• 8 OZ can of Tomato Juice
• 6 OZ can Crushed Tomatoes
• 5 Spanish Olives, Sliced
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1 cup Burgundy Red Wine
• 1 QT Beef Stock
• 1 QT Chicken Stock

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Next, add flank steak and cook until brown (about 4 minutes per side). Next, add the minced garlic, onions, and peppers. Pour red wine and reduce it. Once the ingredients are glazed, add the chicken and beef stock. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Salt and Pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then quickly turn down to a simmer. Cook for two hours until meat is tender and soft enough to shred. Serve over white rice.

The influence of Piedra's father being a Cuban native and his mother a Puerto Rican, undoubtedly makes this dish a special part of his heritage. Keeping true to his heritage, Chef Anthony's Ropa Vieja recipe features flank steak in a flavorful tomato sauce, burgundy red wine, garlic, and more. What seems to be a simple recipe is packed with flavor that uncovers his Latin American culinary influence. 
 Chef Anthony preaches, "You need to start with flavor," meaning the base of what you are preparing is everything. He also shares his secret to, "Season during cooking and after." Chef Anthony is well-rounded and implements his own fusion to his dishes and concepts, but often sticks to Caribbean-inspired flavors and ingredients like achiote, sazón, adobo, sour orange, limes, cilantro, garlic and oregano. You can enjoy many dishes from Chef Anthony by visiting B-Resort's American Kitchen.

​As a special treat, American Kitchen has special cocktail deals throughout October. ​Here's what you can expect.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout the month of October, guests can enjoy two specialty drinks in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. American Kitchen encourages guests to think pink when ordering the:

• Dragon Fruit Agua Fresca Mocktail ($10)
• B “Pink” Margarita ($10)

National Champagne Day: October 28th
Say “cheers” this National Champagne Day with the perfect pairing – two-for-one drink specials and charcuterie. Foodies can indulge in:

• Two-for-one Prosecco, Sparkling Rose and Champagne
• Charcuterie ($16): Crafted using a selection of both imported and domestic meats with cheeses, garnished with dried fruits and nuts

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Halloween: October 31st
On a night full of frights and delights, guests can dawn their best All Hallow’ Eve attire and enjoy some spook-tacular drinks at American Kitchen. Adult trick-or-treaters can sip on:

• Spooky Sour Melon ($14)
• Smokey Choco Cherry Dipped Old Fashioned ($14)

Xavier.H.

​​​​​I'm Xavier- a food enthusiast and full-time blogger, theme park lover(especially Universal), and Halloween Horror Nights fan. I do happen to also lead the Universal Food Blog team on our trek to find the best dishes around Universal Orlando Resort to report to you!