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Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker

Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker
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Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker is a delicious Cuban dish that makes enjoying tender, flavorful shredded beef easy and convenient. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe combines juicy beef with a medley of vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a hearty meal that’s sure to impress. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a dish that’s even better than restaurant versions. Versatile and satisfying, Ropa Vieja can be served over rice, in tacos, or alongside beans—perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 2–2 ½ pounds beef flank steak
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, (red and green), seeded and sliced into strips
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced into strips
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or more
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • cumin, to taste
  • Sazon, adjust as needed
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1–2 cups beef broth
  • 1–2 packets Sazon (or substitute beef/chicken bouillon)
  • 2–3 tablespoons parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the beef and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and Sazon.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet; sear the beef until browned on both sides.
  3. Sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce, thyme, paprika, cumin, and remaining oil in the skillet for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Transfer ¾ of the sauce to a slow cooker with the seared beef. Cook on high for 3 ½–4 hours or low for 7–8 hours until tender.
  5. Shred cooked beef and stir back into heated sauce in the skillet before serving.

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