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ropa vieja served on steamed white rice

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

5.00 from 2 ratings
Prep
15 mins
Cook
4 hrs 10 mins
Total
4 hrs 25 mins
Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Brown Beef: Heat oil on large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sear until mostly brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to slow cooker. Sprinkle salt, cumin, oregano, paprika, and pepper over beef in slow cooker.

  2. Sear Peppers: Add sliced bell peppers to now-empty skillet over medium-high heat. Sear until starting to soften, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to slow cooker on top of beef. Distribute minced garlic over bell peppers.

  3. Slow Cook: Pour crushed tomatoes over contents of slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

  4. Serve: Shred beef using two forks. Stir everything together until well-mixed, and serve (Note 2).

Nutrition

Makes 4 Servings (Note 3)
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 520 (52% from fat) 
Total Fat 30g46%
   Saturated Fat 11g54%
Cholesterol 134mg45%
Sodium 700mg29%
Net Carb 10g 
Total Carb 15g5%
   Dietary Fiber 5g20%
   Sugars 7g 
Protein 48g 
Vitamin A 43% · Vitamin C 233% · Calcium 13% · Iron 26%

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Beef. I use inexpensive beef stew meat, but other cuts of meat such as flank steak or chuck steak would also work well. Use the same amount and cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks.

(2) Serving. Serve this Cuban beef stew with sides like steamed white rice, black beans, and plantains.

(3) Nutrition. This calculation does not include rice.