EASY SLOW COOKER ROPA VIEJA

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A quick and easy version of the classic Cuban dish. Traditionally served with a side dish of black beans and yellow rice but it is also great served over white rice.

Provided by BandMom

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion, cut into rings
2 pounds flank steak, cut into thirds
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Spread a layer of onions in the bottom of a slow cooker, top with 1/2 of the steak. Spread another layer of onions over steak and pour 1 can of diced tomatoes over onions; top with 1/2 of the garlic. Repeat layers with remaining onion, steak, tomatoes, and garlic.
  • Gently pour beef broth over steak mixture and add bay leaf.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Shred beef and return to slow cooker; stir mixture together until meat absorbs some of the broth, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 795 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

sajid Kaskal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful, but I found it to be a bit too oily. Next time I will try using a leaner cut of beef.


belay mulay
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


ghulam Qadir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Adnan jabbar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and black beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Xn Wajedul
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This recipe is amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ani Iremashvili
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The beef was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking it for a longer period of time next time.


Trinity Thwala
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some additional spices to give it some flavor.


Yariel Lopez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Habibi NawaB
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This is my new favorite slow cooker recipe. It's so easy to throw together and the results are always delicious.


Urdu Hikayat
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.


Azhar Abbas ldbtt-17-31
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This ropa vieja recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over rice and black beans, and it was a hit with my family.