BEEF

October 08, 2024

Cuban Ropa Vieja Beef Recipe

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Cuba with this mouth-watering Ropa Vieja recipe!

This classic Cuban dish is a staple for a reason – tender shredded beef, rich tomato sauce, and a hint of cumin all come together in perfect harmony. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make!

First, heat up some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in that gorgeous flank steak and cook until it’s browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Don’t worry if it’s not cooked through – we’ll get to that later!

Next, transfer the steak to a slow cooker (yes, you read that right – slow cooker!) and pour in some beef broth, tomato sauce, and a can of tomato paste. Add in some sliced bell peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar. Stir it all up and let the magic happen!

Cover that slow cooker and let it cook on low for up to 10 hours or on high for 4 hours. Yes, it’s a long time, but trust me, it’s worth it! When it’s done, shred that steak with two forks and get ready for a flavor explosion!

Serve it up with some tortillas, rice, sour cream, cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and you’ve got yourself a Cuban feast fit for a king!

So go ahead, give this Ropa Vieja recipe a try, and taste the vibrant flavors of Cuba in every bite!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 flank steak
  2. 1 cup beef broth
  3. 1 cup tomato sauce
  4. 1 can tomato paste
  5. 1 bell pepper
  6. 1 onion
  7. 3 cloves garlic
  8. 1 teaspoon cumin
  9. 1/4 cup cilantro
  10. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  11. 2 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Add flank steak and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. 3. Transfer the steak to a slow cooker.
  4. 4. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
  5. 5. Add sliced bell peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar.
  6. 6. Stir to combine and cover the slow cooker.
  7. 7. Cook on low for up to 10 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  8. 8. Once done, shred the steak with two forks.
  9. 9. Serve with tortillas, rice, sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro.

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