Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

A quick and easy version of the classic Cuban dish. Traditionally served with a side dish of black beans and yellow rice but it is also great served over white rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 large onion, cut into rings
• 2 pounds flank steak, cut into thirds
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Step 2

Spread a layer of onions in the bottom of a slow cooker, top with 1/2 of the steak. Spread another layer of onions over steak and pour 1 can of diced tomatoes over onions; top with 1/2 of the garlic. Repeat layers with remaining onion, steak, tomatoes, and garlic.

Step 3

Gently pour beef broth over steak mixture and add bay leaf.

Step 4

Shred beef and return to slow cooker; stir mixture together until meat absorbs some of the broth, 5 to 10 minutes.