Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup thinly sliced white onion; 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1 cup unsalted beef stock; 3 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup thinly sliced white onion
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 cup unsalted beef stock
3 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups hot cooked rice

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Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cut steak into quarters. Sprinkle steak evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; add steak to pan. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer steak to slow cooker. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, onion, bell peppers, and garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins; transfer onion mixture to slow cooker.
3
Combine stock, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour tomato mixture over steak and vegetables in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours and 15 minutes or until steak is very tender.
4
Remove steak from cooker; shred using 2 forks. Stir steak, olives, and cilantro into sauce. Serve steak mixture over rice.
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1223

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

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