This Slow Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja has flank steak that is slow cooked with tomatoes, peppers and onions. Rich and flavorful, this will become a new slow cooker favorite!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword ropa vieja
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 hourshours
Total Time 5 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 339kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
128-ounce can diced tomatoesdrained
2red bell pepperssliced
1medium onioncut into 8 wedges
2teaspoonsdried oregano
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonpepper
1 1/2poundflank steakcut into thirds
1cuplong-grain white rice
1avocadosliced
1/4cupfresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
In the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Nestle the steak down into the vegetables. Place the cover on the slow cooker and cook until the meat is tender and easily shreds, 4-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low.
About 30 minutes before the meat is done, cook the rice according to the package directions.
When the meat is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred the beef using two forks. Place the shredded beef back into the slow cooker and stir into the juices and vegetables.
Serve the beef over the rice with sliced avocado and topped with cilantro.
Notes
Recipe source: Real Simple December 2009Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.