Cuban Ropa Vieja - Crock Pot (Oamc) Recipe

Name: Cuban Ropa Vieja - Crock Pot (Oamc)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef flank steak; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup beef broth; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
3
Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar.
5
Stir until well blended.
6
Pour over flank steak in slow cooker.
7
Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours.
8
When ready to serve, shred meat and serve with tortillas or rice.
9
If freezing ahead: Don't brown the meat, just put ingredients in a ziploc bag and place in freezer, flattened. (I like to fit it into a bowl that will fit into the crockpot, but you don't have to.
10
To cook from frozen: Thaw in refrigerator if desired (or put in frozen). Cook as directed above. If cooking from frozen add time for thawing.

783

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef flank steak, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup beef broth, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Cuban Ropa Vieja - Crock Pot (Oamc) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cuban Ropa Vieja - Crock Pot (Oamc)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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