Best 3 Cuban Ropa Vieja Crock Pot Recipes
Cuban ropa vieja is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is typically made with flank steak, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices. The meat is braised until it is fall-apart tender and then shredded. Ropa vieja is often served with rice, beans, and plantains. This hearty and flavorful dish is a favorite of many Cuban families and is sure to become a favorite in your home as well!
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CUBAN ROPA VIEJA - CROCK POT (OAMC)
A slow cooked Cuban "Beef Stew". A great way to have a hot dinner on the table with little fuss. Serve over rice or with tortillas for an easy dinner.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Stew
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar.
- Stir until well blended.
- Pour over flank steak in slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours.
- When ready to serve, shred meat and serve with tortillas or rice.
- 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.
- 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.
CUBAN ROPA VIEJA (CROCK POT)
Make and share this Cuban Ropa Vieja (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Steak
Time 8h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except steak, alcaparrado and cilantro in a 3½-qt or larger slow-cooker. Top with steak; turn steak over to coat with mixture.
- Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until steak is very tender. Transfer steak to a cutting board.
- Remove and discard bay leaf. Tear steak in shreds using the two-forks method. Return shreds to cooker; stir in olives and chopped cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 959.2, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 35.3
CROCK POT CUBAN FLANK STEAK (ROPA VIEJA)
Another Cuban staple that I learned to cook while in Miami.
Provided by Pamela Rappaport
Categories Beef
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place everything in a crock pot and cook on low about 8 hours. The meat should pull apart with a fork.
- 2. When done, move the meat to a serving bowl. Pour sauce into a sauce pan and bring to a boil on the stove. Reduce by about 1/2.
- 3. While the sauce is reducing shred the meat with a fork. Pour the sauce over the meat and serve with rice.
Tips:
- Use a quality cut of beef. The chuck roast is a good choice because it is flavorful and tender when cooked slowly.
- Brown the beef before cooking it in the slow cooker. This will help to develop the flavor and color of the meat.
- Add plenty of vegetables to the slow cooker. This will help to add flavor and nutrients to the dish.
- Use a flavorful cooking liquid. Beef broth or red wine are good choices.
- Cook the beef on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. This will allow the meat to become very tender.
- Serve the ropa vieja with rice, beans, or your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Ropa vieja is a delicious and easy to make Cuban dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The beef is cooked until it is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. Serve ropa vieja with rice, beans, or your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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