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Experience vibrant Caribbean cuisine with this Slow-Cooked Cuban Ropa Vieja, featuring flank steak braised in a rich tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sofrito. Long simmering shreds the beef into fine ribbons that absorb tangy lime, cumin, and olives. Served over white rice, it is the ultimate Cuban comfort food.
Prep Time
20 min
Per serving
380kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
Cook Time
500 min
Servings
6 people
Difficulty
easy
12g
Carbs
20g
Fat
3g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
1. Place flank steak in your slow cooker along with beef broth, bay leaves, and cumin.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours until beef is extremely tender and shreds easily.
3. Remove flank steak, shred completely with two forks, and set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic for 6 minutes until soft.
5. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, white wine vinegar, oregano, and green olives.
6. Simmer sofrito sauce for 10 minutes, then transfer into the slow cooker with shredded beef.
7. Stir to combine and cook on low for another 30 minutes so flavors meld.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm over white rice.
Shred Flank Steak Fine: Ropa vieja translates to old clothes; shred beef into thin, ragged ribbons. Use Green Olives: Pimento-stuffed olives add a signature briny punch to the tomato sauce. Simmer in Sofrito: Letting shredded beef absorb tomato sofrito builds authentic Cuban flavor.
Flank steak or skirt steak is traditional because they shred into fine, tender strips.
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