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Slow Cooker Caribbean-style Shredded Beef Ropa Vieja

Come on a culinary journey to Cuba with the slow-cooked Ropa Vieja. This vibrant beef stew is packed with succulent shredded beef, a trio of colorful bell peppers, and tender garlic, simmering in a rich tomato-based sauce laced with exotic spices.
4
4 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
233
CALORIES
$2.79
PER SERVING
Slow Cooker Caribbean-style Shredded Beef Ropa Vieja
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Beef Stew Meat
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
cut in 1-2 inch chunks
Red Bell Pepper
1 whole red bell pepper
thinly sliced
Canola Oil
1 tbsp canola oil
Green Bell Pepper
1 whole green bell pepper
thinly sliced
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Yellow Bell Pepper
1 whole yellow bell pepper
thinly sliced
Salt
1 tsp salt
Paprika
1/2 tsp paprika
Cumin
1/2 tsp cumin
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Pepper
1/2 tsp pepper
Beef Broth
1 cup beef broth
Canned Unsalted Crushed Tomatoes
25 oz canned unsalted crushed tomatoes
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
4 hr
COOK TIME
4 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat canola oil on a large pan over medium heat.
2
Season the beef stew meat evenly with salt, cumin, oregano, paprika, and pepper.
3
Add beef to the pan and sear until mostly brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon to drain excess fat.
4
Place the thinly sliced bell peppers and minced garlic on top of the beef in the slow cooker.
5
Pour crushed tomatoes and beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Ensure everything is covered in the sauce.
6
Set the slow cooker on high and let it cook for about 4 hours.
7
After cooking, shred the beef using two forks and stir everything together until well-mixed before serving.
Health Info
Macros
13g
CARBS
7g
FAT
28g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
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