Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBuena Vista Restaurant & BarStuffed Potato Recipe

Stuffed Potato Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Filled with ropa vieja with chipotle aioli and sour cream.

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Ingredients

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Potatoes

Ropa Vieja

Chipotle Aioli

Toppings

Method

Preparing Ropa Vieja

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Ropa Vieja

    Add flank steak, diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook Meat

    Cover and cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and can be shredded easily.

  5. 5

    Shred and Combine

    Remove the steak, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir the shredded meat into the sauce and let it simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

Preparing Potatoes

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 7

    Prepare Potatoes

    Wash the russet potatoes and poke several holes with a fork. Rub them with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

  3. 8

    Bake Potatoes

    Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender.

  4. 9

    Scoop Potatoes

    Once baked, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create space for the filling.

Preparing Chipotle Aioli

  1. 10

    Make Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers (finely chopped), and lime juice. Mix well until smooth.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 11

    Fill Potatoes

    Fill each potato half with the shredded ropa vieja.

  2. 12

    Garnish and Serve

    Drizzle with chipotle aioli and top with a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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