Ropa Vieja Cubana en Olla de Cocción Lenta / Crock Pot

beef flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Beef chuck is more affordable and still tender when slow-cooked.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective option for cooking.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are less expensive and still add flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

Add minced garlic, chopped red onion, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped yellow bell pepper to the slow cooker.

Add 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup dry wine, 1/2 cup broth or water, and 2 teaspoons salt; mix well.

Add 3 lbs of beef to the slow cooker, ensuring it is well coated in the sauce.

Optionally add olives, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.

After 8 hours, shred the beef and return it to the sauce; check seasoning and add fresh parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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