If you are looking for authentic Cuban recipes, then I got you!
As you know, I am “traveling” around the world with recipes from different locations and cultures. Traveling to Cuba might not be in the cards for most people, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy all the good food!
While we can’t go everywhere, we can enjoy food from around the world in our kitchens. Now, I can’t make every type of food all the time, but it’s great to experiment with new dishes and cuisines every so often. You will fall in love with Cuban food once you try these!
Enjoy these authentic Cuban recipes!
Vaca Frita (Cuban Crispy Shredded Beef)
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Vaca Frita is a popular Cuban dish, and it delivers bold garlicky, citrusy Cuban flavors in perfectly seasoned and well-cooked meat. One bite, and you are going to completely fall in love with this unique Cuban dish.
Get the Recipe: Vaca Frita (Cuban Crispy Shredded Beef)
Instant Pot Beef Picadillo With Cuban Sofrito
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Beef Picadillo is a Cuban meal made with ground meat, a sofrito, olives for tanginess, raisins for sweetness, and some spices. This delicious recipe is the perfect comfort food for a weekday dinner, prepared in the Instant Pot and ready in less than 30 minutes. It is easy, delicious, and a great option warmed up for the kid’s lunch!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Picadillo with Cuban Sofrito
Vegan Crema de Malanga (Cuban Cream of Malanga Soup)
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Vegan Crema de Malanga is a rich and creamy Cuban soup with malanga root. Like potato soup, this cream of malanga soup is made creamy by the natural texture of the boiled and blended malanga and just five other simple ingredients. This healthy root vegetable soup recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-free, and paleo! Perfect for a light lunch or side dish!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Crema de Malanga (Cuban Cream of Malanga Soup)
Cuban Sandwich With Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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This Cuban Sandwich with Slow-cooker Pulled Pork (Spanish: Sándwich Cubano) is packed with savory slow-cooked pulled pork, delicious deli ham, melted Swiss cheese, tangy mustard, and pickles all pressed between the perfect bread with a crispy crust.
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The Best Cuban Sofrito Recipe
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Cuba’s national dish, Ropa Vieja, is a hearty and delicious dish made with flavorful ingredients such as flank steak, vegetables, and spices and served with rice and black beans. It’s a meal loved by the whole family. You can easily double the recipe and enjoy leftovers all week.
Get the Recipe: Cuban Sofrito Recipe (Authentic)
Cuban Mojo Recipe
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If you want to add a taste to your meals, try using some homemade Cuban mojo recipe. This zesty Cuban sauce is perfect for drizzling over your favorite veggies, marinating tofu, spicing up tacos, adding to grain bowls, and much more.
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Cuban Sandwich
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This is the yummiest Cuban sandwich! You might already have all the ingredients to make it (there’s only six), which means not having to go to the store. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Get the Recipe: Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Black Beans
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Want to make traditional Cuban black beans and rice just like they do in Cuba? This delicious and easy-to-follow recipe will transport your taste buds to the streets of Havana.
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Cuban Picadillo
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Picadillo is a classic Cuban dish made with ground beef, spices, olives, capers, and raisins. It’s incredibly tasty and easy to make.
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Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)
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Cuban Shredded beef or Ropa Vieja can be made in the slow cooker or instant pot! You sear the meat and then braise it for hours with onions, garlic, and spices until the meat is just falling apart tender. Serve this Ropa Vieja recipe with avocados, black beans, and rice!
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Cuban Rice and Beans Recipe
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This One-Pot Cuban Rice and Beans Recipe is easy and delectable! It’s a healthy, flexible side dish for any night of the week.
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Cuban Pastelitos de Guayaba
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The Cuban Pastelitos De Guayaba or guava pastries are a sweet guava paste with some cream cheese wrapped in a buttery puff pastry. It’s super easy to prepare with only three ingredients; this is a traditional Cuban treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. You will love the sweet and savoury mix in these pastries
Get the Recipe: Cuban Pastelitos De Guayaba
Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros)
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Fried Sweet Plantains, known as Maduros, are ripe plantains, sliced and fried to crisp and custardy, caramelized perfection! This healthier pan-fried recipe is naturally sweet, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free! Maduros are a perfect side dish, sweet appetizer, or snack!
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Cuban Mojo Pork
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This Cuban Mojo Pork is exceptionally tender and perfectly seasoned. It’s a Cuban version of pulled pork immersed in a bright citrus mojo sauce that everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Cuban Mojo Pork, Extra Tender
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