Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja Made Easy

Juicy, tender and bursting with flavor, this Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja recipe is an absolute keeper! Flank steak is cooked until soft, and then shredded in a tangy and delicious mix of ingredients.  It’s super quick and easy to make, tastes lip-smacking delicious and is one of the best comfort food recipes you could ever try!

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Cuban Ropa Viejo (Slow Cooker):

Ingredients
• 2 lbs flank steak
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 small onion thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 14.5-oounce can petite diced tomatoes (with juices)
• ¼ cup green olives optional, but traditional
• Chopped cilantro for serving optional

Instructions

• Coat the inside of the slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then sear lightly on both sides. Transfer the steak to the prepared slow cooker.

• In the same skillet, cook the red and green bell peppers and onion for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, or until fragrant. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker, surrounding the steak.

• In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, beef broth, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Pour the mixture over the steak in the slow cooker.

• Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juice) over the steak and sauce.

• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.

• Remove the steak from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Add the kalamata olives, if using, and stir to combine.

• Transfer the shredded steak to a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.