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How to Make Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ropa Vieja is a traditional Cuban dish that translates to "old clothes" in English. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with tender shredded beef, peppers, onions, and a rich tomato sauce. It's a classic comfort food that is sure to satisfy any appetite. While it may seem intimidating to make, using a slow cooker makes the process much simpler and allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Using a slow cooker for Ropa Vieja allows the meat to tenderize and the flavors to deve...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) beef chuck pot roast
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into large wedges
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into large wedges
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Pierce beef roast and place it into a slow cooker with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Stir in tomato paste and vinegar. Sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low until beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove beef and shred into long strands using 2 forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker; mix until combined.
  • Cover and continue cooking on Low until meat and vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 91mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 559mg

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    Cuban recipes
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