Cuban Ropa Vieja

Cuban Ropa Vieja

This ropa vieja is great served on tortillas or over rice. Add sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro on the side.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Step 3
Cover and cook on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.

Step 4
Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261
Calories
16g
Fat
10g
Carbs
21g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol48mg 16%
Sodium599mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars6g
Protein21g
Vitamin C26mg 130%
Calcium31mg 2%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium719mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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