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Cuban Ropa Vieja

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"This is great shredded beef served on tortillas or over rice. Add sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro on the side."
Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 140 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs
READY IN  4 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds beef flank steak
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Cocktail Oro Mojito

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
  2. Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar. Stir until well blended. Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours. When ready to serve, shred meat and serve with tortillas or rice.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2006 by Karen H 
And 5 more stars too! I made this with a 4 lb chuck roast, doubled all the ingredients and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2006 by EMT 
I bought a crock pot specifically for this recipe. I could not have been HAPPIER!!! I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2007 by KKSAND 
My husband is Cuban and he loved this dish! As suggested by other reviewers, I increased the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 3, 2008 by MIMI1414 
This recipe is tasty, but for the purists out there -- Cubans do not eat tortillas, sour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2005 by MNOTSCH 
I was happy to find this quick version of a recipe I got from a gourmet magazine and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 21, 2008 by Kristal 
This recipe is to die for! I can create a meal that tastes just like I've been to an authentic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2006 by MOONMYST17 
This came out great. I served it with black beans, white rice, and maduros (sweet plantains).... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 19, 2006 by ALLEYCAT27 
Marvelous! I used the pressure cooker to save time. Added the beef to the pressure cooker... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2006 by FOODGU1 
We thought this was average in taste. I cooked this on high for 4 1/2 hours, after which it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2008 by houstongal 
my grandmother is Cuban and makes Ropa Vieja. When I told her I made it ...she tried it and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cuban Ropa Vieja

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 264

  • Total Fat: 15.9g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
  • Sodium: 629mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 20.3g

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