Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef) Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs flank steaks (or chuck); 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (or can substitute 1.5 tsp salt and 1/5 tsp garlic powder); 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 large yellow onion; 6 large garlic cloves; 1/2 cup green Spanish olives; 1 cup white wine; 28 ounces tomato puree; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 lbs flank steaks (or chuck)
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (or can substitute 1.5 tsp salt and 1/5 tsp garlic powder)
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 large yellow onion
6 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup green Spanish olives
1 cup white wine
28 ounces tomato puree
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

1
Rub each side of the steak with Adobo seasoning. Place in slow cooker.
2
Slice peppers, onion and garlic and add to the slow cooker along with the olives.
3
Mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and add to the slow cooker.
4
Cook on low for 8 hours.
5
When cooked, remove the meat from the slow cooker and finely shred with 2 forks. Return the shredded beef to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir.
6
Cook the shredded beef on low in the slow cooker another 20 minutes.
7
Serve over rice.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs flank steaks (or chuck), 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (or can substitute 1.5 tsp salt and 1/5 tsp garlic powder), 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef) 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 (Cuban Shredded Beef)

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