Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja
Summary
Ropa Vieja is a classic Cuban dish. The literal translation is "old clothes" and refers to the stringy texture of the meat when it is shredded. It make a great filling for tacos, or served along side rice or plantains. Complete the meal with serving of vegetables like a simple salad or flavorful roasted veggies like these Cubano Roasted Broccoli Florets.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 6 hr
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- Servings
- 10 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/2 cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
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flank steak
- 2 lbs
- 907 g
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red bell peppers (seeded and sliced)
- 2
- 2
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large red onion (sliced)
- 1
- 1
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fresh cilantro (with stems)
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can
- 1 (15-oz) can
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red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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garlic (minced)
- 4 clove
- 4 clove
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salt
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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cumin
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
Directions
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Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 6 hours.
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When the meat is done, gently remove from the sauce. Puree the sauce with an immersion blender or in a stand blender.
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Shred the beef and return to the sauce.