Ropa Vieja
Entree
Prep time:
20 mins
Total time:
7 hours 20 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 3 pounds flank steak, cut into 6 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- Pinch of cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons beef base (I used Better than Bouillon)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh tortillas, optional
- Sliced Avocado, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season meat with pepper, and heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat on two sides, just until browned. Transfer meat to crockpot.
- Add onions, peppers, garlic, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaves, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and beef base to the pot. Cover with water, crushed tomatoes, and white wine. Turn crockpot to LOW and cook for 7-8 hours.
- Transfer meat to cutting board and shred using two forks. Top each portion with cilantro, and serve alongside warm tortillas and sliced avocado, if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
CALORIES:
240
FAT:
9 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
6 g
SODIUM:
980 mg
FIBER:
2 g
PROTEIN:
31 g
CHOLESTEROL:
85 mg
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