Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef flank steak
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the flank steak until nicely browned, approximately 4 minutes on each side.
2. Place the seared steak in a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
3. Cover and cook on Low heat for up to 10 hours, or alternatively, on High heat for 4 hours.
4. Use two forks to shred the steak directly in the slow cooker until it's finely pulled apart.

Nutrition

• Calories: 261 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 599 mg
• Protein Content: 21 g
• Cholesterol Content: 48 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g