ropa vieja
/ˌrəʊpə vɪˈeɪhə/noun [mass noun]
A Cuban dish of shredded beef stewed in a tomato-based sauce: the ropa vieja was tender and delicious, as were the side dishes...
- We ordered the ropa vieja on our first visit.
- We had an appetizer of ropa vieja on plantain, which was marvelous.
- The first time, my friend had the chicken and I had the Ropa Vieja.
Origin
Spanish, literally 'old clothes'.