Cuban Ropa Vieja

Name: Cuban Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds beef flank steak; 1 cup beef broth; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 1 small onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar

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This ropa vieja is great served on tortillas or over rice. Add sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro on the side.

Recipe by Kate Phillips Masterson

Updated on September 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds beef flank steak
1 cup beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended. Cover and cook on on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.
Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261	Calories
16g	Fat
10g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 599mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 26mg	130%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 719mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.