Cuba
ropa vieja
One of Cuba’s national dishes, made with stewed beef and tomatoes in a sofrito base. Its name may refer to leftovers from other meals or the meat’s tattered appearance.
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About this dish
It normally includes some form of stewed beef and tomatoes with a sofrito base. Originating in Spain, it is known today as one of the national dishes of Cuba. The name ropa vieja probably originates from the fact that it was often prepared using food left over from other meals, although it has been suggested that the name comes from the "tattered appearance" of the meat.