Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (314)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Cocktail Oro Mojito
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 261 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 48mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by MIMI1414   view full review
This recipe is tasty, but for the purists out there -- Cubans do not eat tortillas, sour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Karen H   view full review
And 5 more stars too! I made this with a 4 lb chuck roast, doubled all the ingredients and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by KKSAND   view full review
My husband is Cuban and he loved this dish! As suggested by other reviewers, I increased the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by EMT   view full review
I bought a crock pot specifically for this recipe. I could not have been HAPPIER!!! I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by MNOTSCH   view full review
I was happy to find this quick version of a recipe I got from a gourmet magazine and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by MOONMYST17   view full review
This came out great. I served it with black beans, white rice, and maduros (sweet plantains)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by houstongal   view full review
my grandmother is Cuban and makes Ropa Vieja. When I told her I made it ...she tried it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2006 by ALLEYCAT27   view full review
Marvelous! I used the pressure cooker to save time. Added the beef to the pressure cooker...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by Kristal   view full review
This recipe is to die for! I can create a meal that tastes just like I've been to an authentic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by FOODGU1   view full review
We thought this was average in taste. I cooked this on high for 4 1/2 hours, after which it...

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