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.

Kiara Bleda
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover pot roast, and it turned out great.


Mike Halliwell
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This is a great recipe for a party. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Hamza Abid
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This stew was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Odin Benton
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I found this recipe to be too bland. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it flavorful.


raheem bourne
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This stew was a disappointment. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland.


Md Alim sorkar
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I've tried a few different ropa vieja recipes, and this one is by far the best. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gio Toledo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


Maimuna Abdullahi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious meal.


PRECIOUS NNEOMA ONYEKACHI
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This stew is amazing! The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Talha
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I've made this ropa vieja stew twice now, and it's quickly become a favorite. It's so easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Samie Johnson
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This ropa vieja stew was a hit with my family! The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.