Cuban Ropa Vieja
Description
Ropa vieja is a delicious dish of slow-cooked shredded beef in a flavorful tomato sauce for a hearty meal with rice with black beans.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 pounds beef flank steak
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1 cup beef broth
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
Directions
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.