EASY ROPA VIEJA STEW

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Use your slow cooker for this meaty Cuban classic, which offers bold flavors without a lot of hands-on time. -Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds), cut in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 large green peppers, coarsely chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides. Transfer meat to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add onions and peppers. Combine tomatoes, water, garlic, cilantro, beef bouillon, pepper, cumin and oregano; pour over vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove beef; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in olives. Shred beef with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice if desired. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of stew to freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Mariateresa Nordstrom
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This ropa vieja stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's easy to make and very flavorful.


Gayanuka Meegaswaththa
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I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this ropa vieja stew is an exception. It's so flavorful and delicious, I could eat it every day.


Spice water
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This ropa vieja stew is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter night.


Birungi Rose
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I love the addition of the olives and capers to this ropa vieja stew. I think they add a nice briny flavor that really complements the beef.


LaToya Everhart
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This ropa vieja stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftovers, so I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Santos Valentin
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I've never had ropa vieja stew before, but I'm willing to give it a try. It looks interesting.


K M Yousuf Ahmed Student
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I'm not sure about this ropa vieja stew. It looks a little too spicy for my taste.


Roman Bishwokarma
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This ropa vieja stew looks so delicious! I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Dipuo Sekgopo
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this ropa vieja stew definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and I can't wait to try it.


Rajahassan Rajajoni
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This ropa vieja stew is a must-try! The beef is so tender and the sauce is so delicious. I highly recommend it.


muddasar sayan
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I love ropa vieja stew! It's such a flavorful and comforting dish. I especially love the addition of the peppers and tomatoes.


Emmanuel Haliq
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This ropa vieja stew was a great way to use up leftover beef. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Bhisma Xattri
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This was the best ropa vieja stew I've ever had! The beef was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jula k
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I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this ropa vieja stew changed my mind. The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the olives and capers.


Catrina Tetrault
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This ropa vieja stew was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


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