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

SHOUKAT BUGTI Baloch
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients and it might be too complicated.


Jamiu Adedoyin
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Anime Fanboy
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my ropa vieja turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, but the beef just didn't cook properly.


Okoji Chinasa
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This recipe was a disaster. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tanvir Maria
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I'm not a huge fan of ropa vieja, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful, but it wasn't anything special.


Joe Mora
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


SunShine
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5 stars! This recipe is amazing. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jenn Baranowski
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used flank steak and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was fall-apart tender.


Lin Lobb
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Ashley Elizabeth
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This ropa vieja was fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful. The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a hit with my family.