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: One 2-pound flank steak, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4 pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup pitted green olives; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; Steamed white rice or warm tortillas, for serving

Servings: persons

One 2-pound flank steak, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pitted green olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Steamed white rice or warm tortillas, for serving

1
Season the flank steak with salt and pepper.
2
In a slow cooker, combine the diced tomatoes and their juices with the water, bell peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, cumin and bay leaf.
3
Add the flank steak, cover and cook on high for 5 hours, until the meat is very tender.
4
Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
5
Discard the bay leaf.
6
Stir the olives, capers and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro into the sauce.
7
Using 2 forks, shred the meat.
8
Return the meat to the sauce to warm through.
9
Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
10
Spoon the meat and sauce into bowls, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro and serve with steamed white rice or warm tortillas.

105

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 2-pound flank steak, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4 pieces, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, 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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