Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007

This recipe is excellent. I normally do not change the recipes that I try, but I added 1 tsp. of cumin powder and 2 tbsp. of tomato paste with 1/4 cup of water for extra flavor. It tastes very similar to a Cuban dish called ropa vieja.

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puravida555

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Living In: Maiden, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2005

I thought this recipe was "okay"...after reading reviews, I kicked it up a little. I added mushrooms, some leftover cream of mushroom soup I had sitting in the fridge I needed to use anyway, an extra bay leaf, some garlic and seasoning salt. I halved the tomatoes (which I kinda wish I wouldn't have b/c there was not much "sauce" when served over egg noodles). All in all, it had good flavor, just not very exciting...I had some stew meat I needed to cook and was looking for something different, so it was GREAT in that sense ~ Thanks a bunch :)

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Living In: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2005

This was just ok...and I that was with a few modifications. I thickened the sauce, added celery salt and Montreal Steak spice, and added grated swiss cheese to the top. I am not quite sure what it would have tasted like without the additional ingredients -- but I would think it would be very bland. As it was, it was still not a home run. I'd give it 3.5 but the option isn't there. Not bad, but not great.

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JACKIEBLAKELY

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Home Town: Perth, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Wakaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Reviewed: May 3, 2005

Yum! I've made it twice since printing this recipe. Definitely good with rice. My grandma made it too and she liked it as well - she said it is alot like the swiss steak she makes. My boyfriend liked it too and that's saying alot!

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2005

This was not at all "bland and boring", as was suggested by another reviewer. In fact, it was very good and easy to prepare. Additionally, you can further perk it up by adding almost any variety of canned tomato. Multiple flavors and varities are readily available at the store, so this recipe can be modified easily when you're up for a slight change of flavor. All in all, I thought it was very good and I'll certainly make it again.

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Living In: White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2003

I don't know what other people are talking about when they say this dish has no flavor---I thought it was fabulous!! The steak was so tender and it smelled amazing while it was cooking. The only changes I made was to use diced tomatoes instead of crushed,and zucchini instead of the pepper, just because that's what I had on hand and they worked perfectly. I served this over egg noodles with grated cheese and even my picky toddler ate some!! Thanks Melissa for a dish I'll be making very frequently!

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SARA FRECHETTE

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2003

I sat a moment not really knowing if I should post this; I can't say I would make this again, but I'm glad others enjoyed it. While it did smell delicious while it cooked and the meat was very tender, the dish was just overwhelmingly "tomato". My family picked through for the beef, and left the rest including the sauce. They just didn't care for it. Sorry Melissa, but thank you for posting it.

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Karen_M

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Home Town: Eugene, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2002

This is a FANTASTIC recipe!! It turned out delicious and the beef was melt in your mouth tender (I kept it covered in foil the entire time). Great over egg noodles and so simple to make. Will definitely serve this to my crew on a regular basis!

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WONROSESHY

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Living In: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: May 27, 2002

I didn't think this was all that special. I added an extra bay leaf and herbs, and some worsheshire sauce. It was pretty good, but nothing great.

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KCHOSKINS

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Home Town: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Living In: West Columbia, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2002

Fast and easy dinner with great taste!

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2002

I thought this recipe was a bit bland, but my husband and 7yr. old loved it over egg noodles. I think next time I will add a few more seasonings to the dish. Overall, I would make this again.

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KAREN325

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Living In: Douglasville, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2001

I used sirloin and was impressed by the tenderness of the meat. As others have noted, the aroma as it is cooking,is wonderful! I thought it was quite flavorful and served it with jasmine rice and freshly baked crusty rolls. It was great!

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Reviewed: May 3, 2001

This recipe was really good, my family loved it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2000

this is a GREAT recipe. i don't brown the meat i just put it at the bottom and add the ingredients as suggested. It makes the house smell AMAZING. it's great on rice or pasta. thanks so much for a new idea

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2000

Bland, boring and takes to long to prepare and cook.

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2000

Easy recipe. Great for hectic work days..just stick it in the slow cooker and then enjoy after work.. I added 1 tablespoon of each: italian seasoning, curry. and some salt. I omited the butter. And I also added carrots and green beans half way through cooking. I let it cook in the crockpot for about 6 hours on low.

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KRPINT

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Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Coral Springs, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2000

This was really good. Everyone enjoyed this. And it was easy to assemble.

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TRICIA ANN

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2000

I found this to have wonderful flavor and to be very tender. my 11 year old picky eater had three helpings, it was a hit. Even my mother-in-law liked it.

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