Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast
• 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, approximately 4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared roast to your slow cooker. Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, then add the sliced bell peppers and onions.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the tomato paste, minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, ground cumin, and salt. Pour this flavorful mixture over the bell peppers and onions in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker securely.
3. Cook the ropa vieja on High heat for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to Low. Continue cooking until the beef is incredibly tender and easily shreds, about 8 hours.
4. Remove the cooked beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef into smaller pieces. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir in the fresh cilantro. Cover and cook on Low for an additional hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

• Calories: 327 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 1153 mg
• Protein Content: 30 g
• Cholesterol Content: 65 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g