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Slow Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes drained
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced
  • 1 medium onion cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pound flank steak cut into thirds
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. About 30 minutes before the meat is done, cook the rice according to the package directions.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve the beef over the rice with sliced avocado and topped with cilantro.

Notes

  • Recipe source: Real Simple December 2009
  • Recipe source: Real Simple December 2009
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 476mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 476mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

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