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Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a stew consisting of shredded beef in a tomato sauce base with plenty of vegetables like bell peppers, olives, and onions. It’s rich and full of flavor, and wonderfully tender when made in a slow cooker.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 464 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 kg rump
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 cup green olives

Instructions

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  1. Season the rump all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Once hot, add the roast to the pan and sear on all sides until browned. Remove from pan.
  3. Add the sliced onions, and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add the garlic and the assorted bell peppers. Stir, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the oregano, cumin, paprika, black pepper, turmeric and salt. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spice mixture, and cook for 1 minute or so until spices turn fragrant.
  5. Add the diced tomato, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then pour this into mixture into the slow cooker over the roast. Add the bay leaves , nestled among the mixture.
  6. Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until beef is very tender and easily shredded. Stir in the olives and lime juice,

Nutrition Information

Calories 464kcal (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464

% Daily Value*

Calories 464kcal 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.