Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker
Description
This ropa vieja slow cooker recipe makes a delicious pot roast with peppers and onions that tastes just like at Cuban restaurants in the malls.
Ingredients
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1 (2 pound) beef chuck pot roast
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2 red bell peppers, cut into large wedges
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2 green bell peppers, cut into large wedges
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1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
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1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
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3 cloves garlic
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1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
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1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Pierce beef roast and place it into a slow cooker with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Stir in tomato paste and vinegar. Sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper.
2
Cover and cook on Low until beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove beef and shred into long strands using 2 forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker; mix until combined.
3
Cover and continue cooking on Low until meat and vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.