Tonight, enjoy a flavorful Cuban-inspired Turkey Ropa Vieja! Start by sautéing colorful bell peppers and onions, then simmer shredded turkey with rich tomato sauce and aromatic spices for an hour. While it simmers, cook fluffy yellow rice. Warm up a can of black beans. Assemble your plate with vibrant yellow rice topped with the hearty turkey mixture and serve warm black beans alongside. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and there is no advance prep needed. Enjoy!
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 1 1/2 pounds turkey thigh
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 whole yellow bell pepper
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole yellow onion
Seasonings & Spices
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole bay leaf
Pantry Items
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces black beans
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
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