SLOW-COOKED ROPA VIEJA

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I traveled to Cuba a few years ago and had some of the best food imaginable. This dish stuck out, and when I returned home, I began to experiment with making ropa vieja in the slow cooker. I hope you enjoy the flavors of Cuba as much as I do. -Joshua Boyer, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 Cubanelle or mild banana pepper, thinly sliced
3 springs fresh oregano
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Additional fresh oregano, lime wedges and sliced green olives with pimientos

Steps:

  • Cut steak into 6 pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown meat in batches. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add broth, vermouth, wine and tomato paste to pan. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over meat., Top with onion, carrot, red pepper, Cubanelle pepper and oregano. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. Remove oregano sprigs; discard. Remove meat; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice and, if desired, additional oregano, lime wedges and green olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Raja Islam
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The beef was dry and the sauce was tasteless.


Zoraida
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kevin Ortiz
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Mike Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of ropa vieja, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Noor ullah 313badre
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover pot roast and it was delicious.


Berhanu Yegezu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can throw it in the slow cooker in the morning and have a delicious meal ready for dinner.


Yomisayo Akinwumi-Oke
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect.


Gighh Vcjhh
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I'm not a big fan of slow cooker meals, but this one was actually really good. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Luis Aguilar
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This was my first time making ropa vieja and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Raymond Lee
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Raja mujtaba Kolachi
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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 beans, and it was a huge hit with my family.