Ropa Vieja
Cook Time:
4 hours
Total Time:
4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time:
measuring spoon
garlic mincer
cutting board
knife
can opener
tongs
large skillet
slow cooker
wooden spoon
(2) forks
Ingredients
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lbs. beef flank steak
1 c. beef broth
8 oz. tomato sauce
6 oz. tomato paste
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed & sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. white vinegar
Directions
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, approximately 4 minutes per side.
Transfer steak to slow cooker. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar. Stir until blended.
Cover and cook on low for up to 10 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Shred steak with forks while in the slow cooker.