Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker
Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker yields tender strands of beef simmered with peppers and onions in a tangy tomato-vinegar sauce. The long, low cook builds deep, savory flavor with a gentle sour edge that pairs well with rice, beans, or plantains. Great for a relaxed dinner or make-ahead meal with leftovers that taste even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Poke the beef roast and place it in a slow cooker with the bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Stir in the tomato paste and vinegar. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove the beef and shred it into long strands with 2 forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix to combine.
- 3
Cover and keep cooking on Low until the meat and vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 310.66 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.4 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.86 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 50.82 mg Moderate
- Sodium 202.67 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.71 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.39 g High
- Added Sugar 0.42 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.55 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1101.48 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 277.15 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 59.84 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 7 hrs 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chuck Roast, Garlic, Garlic Powder, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 310.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Chuck Roast, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker?
- About 7 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 310.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ropa Vieja in a Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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