Cuban Ropa Vieja

The secret to making the best Cuban Ropa Vieja is to braise or slow cook the meat over low heat in a pot or Dutch oven, or in a slow cooker or crock pot.

Crushed Tomatoes

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INGREDIENTS

Garlic Cloves and Onion

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Salt and Black Pepper

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Bell Peppers

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Flank Steak

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White Wine

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Chicken Bouillon and Broth

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Celery, Carrots and Olives

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Tomato Paste

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Sweet Paprika and Allspice 

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Cumin and Oregano

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Ground Cloves and Bay Leaves

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Capers and Sliced Pimientos

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Add the beef to a large pot or Dutch oven and sear on both sides.

1

Cook the vegetables until they become tender. Then, stir in the tomato paste and seasonings.

2

Deglaze the pan by adding the wine. Then stir in the broth and crushed tomatoes.

3

Return the beef to the pot, and add the carrots, celery and bay leaves.

4

Bring to a boil then cover the pot, transfer it to the preheated oven and cook.

5

Remove the beef from the pot and shred it into thin, long shreds.

6

Return the beef to the pot, stir the rest of ingredients and simmer until the sauce thickens.

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Serve and enjoy!

This easy Cuban recipe can be made in the slow cooker / crockpot. Detailed recipe can be found in the recipe card.

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Tips from the chef

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