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: 1 15 -ounce can crushed tomatoes; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (with seeds); Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak; 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar; Cooked white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 15 -ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (with seeds)
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar
Cooked white rice, for serving

1
Combine the tomatoes, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, cumin, jalapeno and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
2
Add the steak, bell peppers and onion and toss to coat.
3
Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
4
Uncover and skim off any excess fat.
5
Coarsely shred the meat with 2 forks, then stir in the olives and olive brine.
6
Serve over rice.
7
Per serving: Calories 464; Fat 16 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 83 mg; Sodium 837 mg; Carbohydrate 39 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 38 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 15 -ounce can crushed tomatoes, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja falls under the General 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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