Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja, or Cuban shredded beef, is a delicious dish rich perfect for hearty dinners and for sharing. Slow cooking allows the meat to break down into tender pieces full off flavor.

Difficulty

Easy

Cooking Technique

Saute

Keywords

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Servings

7-8 Servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 ½ lb flank steak
Salt as
1 yellow onion
4 garlic cloves
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 6.5 oz jar diced pimento peppers
1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
½ cup pimento stuffed green olives
White rice
Grilled plantains
Black beans

Instructions

Turn on the Sauté function at 320°F for 30 Minutes and add the olive oil. Cut the flank steak into large slabs that fit within the inner pot. Season liberally with salt on all sides.
Sear each flank steak for about 5 Minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Set aside when done and repeat until all steaks are complete.
Return the meat to the pot. Add the onion, garlic, cumin seeds, peppers, whole peeled tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Place the lid on top and Slow Cook on High for 4 Hours 30 Minutes, or on Low for 9 Hours.
After the time is done, shred the meat with a fork. Add in the halved green olives, and season to taste. Serve with white rice, grilled plantains, and black beans.