Cuban Ropa Vieja

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

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 6

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

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
2. 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.
3. Cover and cook on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.
4. Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.