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crock pot ropa vieja recipe (cuban shredded beef) in a bowl with rice and beans

Crock Pot Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe (Shredded Beef)

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hr 20 min
  • Yield: 5-6 cups shredded beef 1x
  • Category: Crock Pot, Beef, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto
  • Method: Crock Pot
  • Cuisine: Cuban

Description

An easy Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe, Shredded Beef, made in the Crock Pot. Seared beef covered with onions, garlic & peppers then braised in a green chili tomato sauce until it’s fall apart tender.

Ingredients

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Shredded Beef:

  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 3 lb. beef chuck roast
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • salt & pepper to season

Ropa Vieja Sauce:

  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce (no salt)
  • 4 oz. can of green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Generously season beef with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Using a paring knife, cut three “x’s” into the meat and stuff each X with a clove of garlic.
  3. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat.
  4. Add grape seed oil to pan. Place beef chuck roast in the pan and sear (DO NOT TOUCH IT) for 5 minutes, you want it to brown to sear in all the juices. After 5 minutes, flip and sear for 5 minutes on the other side. Remove from pan and place in the crockpot.
  5. To the crock pot add in the sliced onions and peppers.
  6. In a small bowl, add sliced garlic cloves, tomato sauce, green chiles, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, cumin, oregano, sea salt, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, ground allspice and cilantro. Using a spoon mix everything together.
  7. Pour the sauce over the beef and veggies.
  8. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8-9 hours.
  9. Once cooked, remove meat from the crock pot and shred using two forks. Add the shredded beef back to the crock pot and mix in with sauce.
  10. Serve over a bed of rice or with Instant Pot Black Beans.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Little Spice Jar

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup shredded beef
  • Calories: 191
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 212 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Find it online: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/easy-crock-pot-cuban-ropa-vieja-recipe-shredded-beef/