Cuban Ropa Vieja

Ropa vieja is a delicious dish of slow-cooked shredded beef in a flavorful tomato sauce for a hearty meal with rice with black beans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 pounds beef flank steak

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 2

Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended. Cover and cook on on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.

Step 3

Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.