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Served Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja served with olives rice and garnished
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Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja brings authentic flavor with maximum convenience! After hours of slow cooking, the beef becomes so tender and easy to shred. Enjoy the unique flavor from peppers, onions, vinegar, and sazon seasoning in this international favorite.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cuban
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 235kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 2 bell peppers ribs and seeds removed, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed, diced
  • ½ large white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sazon seasoning
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-9 hours
  • Shred beef and serve over rice and with avocado slices or as desired

Notes

  • Store leftover beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed, or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
  • To thicken the sauce, remove the lid and cook it on high for 20-30 more minutes to reduce.
  • Let the shredded beef rest in the sauce for 10-15 minutes before serving to fully soak up the flavors from the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg