Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja Made Easy

Описание: Juicy, tender and bursting with flavor, this Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja recipe is an absolute keeper! Flank steak is cooked until soft, and then shredded in a tangy and delicious mix of ingredients.  It’s super quick and easy to make, tastes lip-smacking delicious and is one of the best comfort food recipes you could ever try!

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Cuban Ropa Viejo (Slow Cooker):

Ingredients
• 2 lbs flank steak
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 small onion thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 14.5-oounce can petite diced tomatoes (with juices)
• ¼ cup green olives optional, but traditional
• Chopped cilantro for serving optional

Instructions

• Coat the inside of the slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then sear lightly on both sides. Transfer the steak to the prepared slow cooker.

• In the same skillet, cook the red and green bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, or until fragrant. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker, surrounding the steak.

• In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, beef broth, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Pour the mixture over the steak in the slow cooker.

• Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juice) over the steak and sauce.

• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.

• Remove the steak from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Add the kalamata olives, if using, and stir to combine.

• Transfer the shredded steak to a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.