Name: Cuban Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs 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 stripes; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar

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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 recipe is from All Recipes.

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ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs 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 stripes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar

directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer beef to 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 blendedl.
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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review by ColoradoCooking

7/17/2020

YUMMY! *I used London broil (floured with s&p and then browned). After reading the reviews I added chopped jalapeno and upped the seasonings. BTW – the leftovers made killer soft tacos!
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review by DailyInspiration

8/5/2019

This was fabulous -- It made such a delicious meal tonight. The only change I made was to use a chuck roast vs. flank steak. It shredded perfectly and the sauce/onions/peppers were delicious. Served this over rice with a side salad and some maduros. Awesome meal. : )

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photo by JackieOhNo

7/30/2019

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review by JackieOhNo

7/30/2019

I made this exactly as posted, cooking on low for 8 hours. The meat shredded beautifully. Very flavorful and real comfort food. Served over yellow rice. Made by a Feed Bag for Susie’s World Tour 2019.

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review by Minnie F.

10/30/2016

I am 100% Cuban, and cilantro is not used in ANY Cuban cuisine. This version tasted good, but tastes NOTHING like traditional ropa vieja. To those who do not know, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican, Peruvian, and Cuban food are not at all the same. They use different spices, and flavor profiles. It is beyond insulting that so many don't know the different. Cilantro? Really? Google even knows better.

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