CUBAN ROPA VIEJA

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I love having this as a go-to recipe for a weeknight meal. Its great authentic Cuban taste puts it at the top of my list.-Melissa Pelkey-Hass, Waleska, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each), cut in half
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef stock
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., In same skillet, heat drippings over medium-high heat; brown steak in batches. Transfer meat and bacon to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, garlic, seasonings and vegetables; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Shred beef with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Remove with a slotted spoon; serve with rice., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little stock or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Danny Brown
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish with tofu instead of beef. It was delicious! The tofu was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Faisal Abbas
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I made this dish in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfect. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


App Install
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I'm allergic to beef, so I made this dish with chicken instead. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


David Haydar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the dish is easy to make.


Prabesh Niroula
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I'm a Cuban chef, and I can tell you that this recipe is authentic and delicious. The beef is tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Judith Vizzcarra
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This recipe is a waste of time. The beef was tough and the sauce was flavorless.


France Kishe
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the dish didn't turn out well. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland.


Md: Asif
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Erika Nyman
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


angel paz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Alex Pence
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the sauce.


mohaib allah
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This dish was amazing! The beef was so tender, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Hameid
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always comes out perfect. The meat is always fall-apart tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Sapphra Cox
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This Cuban Ropa Vieja recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I served it over white rice and black beans, and it was a hit with my family.


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