Ropa Vieja (Slow Cooker & IP)
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By Monica Faber
Ropa Vieja (Slow Cooker & IP)
Two versions. Slow Cooker is the easiest.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:37:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
36
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories337 kcal (17%)
Total Fat10.7 g (15%)
Carbs18.3 g (7%)
Sugars10.8 g (12%)
Protein39.6 g (79%)
Sodium654 mg (33%)
Fiber3.8 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

¼ cupred wine

15 ouncesTomatoes canned
crushed

3 tablespoonscatsup

1 tablespoonApple Cider Vinegar

2cloves garlic
minced

1 ½ teaspoonscumin ground

1jalapeno pepper
thinly sliced, with seeds

kosher salt
to taste

1.5 poundsflank steak

2bell peppers
red & green, sliced 1/2" thick

1onion
thinly sliced

3 tablespoonsOlives
green stuffed with pimentos, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar
Instructions
Slow Cooker Version
Step 1
1. Combine the tomatoes, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, cumin, jalapeño and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the steak, bell peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
Step 2
Uncover and skim off any excess fat. Coarsely shred the meat with 2 forks, then stir in the olives and olive brine. Serve over rice.
Instant Pot
Step 3
Use Sauté feature and brown the SEASONED meat. Transfer meat to a plate.
Step 4
Add onions & peppers, sauté, stirring frequently. Add garlic and spices for 1 minutes before adding liquids. Let "bubble" away until liquids almost gone
Step 5
Add remaining ingredients along with meat and juices. Stir to combine. Set to 40 minutes & release naturally (15-20 min).
Step 6
Remove lid, shred beef, discard bay leave, return meat to pot add capers, pimientos, raisins, & sherry vinegar & stir. Sauté for 10 minutes until sauce is thickened.
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