Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe

Name: Cuban Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, chopped; 2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each), cut in half; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups beef stock; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced; 1 medium green pepper, sliced; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each), cut in half
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef stock
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice

1
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
2
In same skillet, heat drippings over medium-high heat; brown steak in batches. Transfer meat and bacon to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, garlic, seasonings and vegetables; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Shred beef with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Remove with a slotted spoon; serve with rice.
3
Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little stock or water if necessary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bacon strips, chopped, 2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each), cut in half, 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, 2 cups beef stock, and more.

Yes, Cuban Ropa Vieja falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Ropa Vieja

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