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Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker

Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker
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Discover the joy of preparing Ropa Vieja Slow Cooker, a mouthwatering Cuban dish featuring tender, shredded beef infused with a vibrant medley of spices and vegetables. This easy slow cooker version allows for hands-free cooking, making it a perfect choice for busy families or gatherings. With its rich flavor profile and aromatic ingredients, this dish promises to impress everyone at your table. Serve it alongside rice, beans, or fried plantains for a satisfying meal that captures the essence of traditional Cuban cuisine.

Ingredients

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  • 2–2½ pounds beef flank steak (or skirt/roast)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or more
  • Salt, pepper, cumin, and Sazon (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 large onion (sliced)
  • 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 bell peppers (red or green, seeded and sliced into strips)
  • 2 tomatoes (sliced into strips)
  • 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 (substituted with beef or chicken bouillon)
  • 2–3 tablespoons parsley/cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the beef with salt, pepper, cumin, and Sazon.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear the beef on both sides until browned.
  3. Cook onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes with tomato sauce and spices in the skillet for about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer three-fourths of the mixture to a slow cooker, place the seared beef on top, and add broth.
  5. Cook on high for 3½ – 4 hours or low for 7 – 8 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Shred the beef and mix with remaining sauce before serving.

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