Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

Name: Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 medium-sized yellow onion (chopped); 1 green bell pepper (cored and chopped); 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (7-ounce) can green chilis (mild, medium, or hot); 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp dried oregano; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp sea salt; 2 Tbsp cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 lbs beef chuck roast (use up to 3 lbs); 2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 6 large red potatoes (chopped); 2 Tbsp avocado oil (+ more for frying); 2 large plantains (peeled and sliced); 1/2 small head red cabbage (thinly sliced); 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 vine-ripened tomatoes (chopped); 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, optional)

Instructions

Prep:40min

Tender shredded beef recipe in a pepper tomato sauce with flavorful additions like onion, cumin, oregano, and green chilis. This easy recipe can be made mild, medium, or hot. The recipe as written is mild.

Updated at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:10:52 GMT