I love expanding my family’s culinary experiences by exploring recipes from other countries. This slow cooker recipe is a time-saving version of the traditional Cuban dish Ropa Vieja. Full of shredded steak and an addictive, flavorful tomato sauce and veggies, it’s delicious, tender, and hearty—similar to a meat stew. This slow-cooker version makes this recipe a simple, hands-off meal. To keep things traditional, I like serving it over rice with a side of beans.

PREP TIME: 15 MIN | COOK TIME:8 HRS | TOTAL TIME:  8 HRS 15 MIN

Makes 8 servings. (Serving size: 1 cup)

220 calories per serving

INGREDIENTS

    • 6 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 11⁄2-2 pounds skirt steak
    • 1 yellow onion, sliced
    • 2 carrots, cut into chunks
    • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
    • 1⁄2 cup water
    • 2 beef bullion cubes ( about 2 teaspoons powder)
    • 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
    • 2⁄3 cup frozen peas

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix together garlic and spices.
2. Cover each side of the steak with the spices.
3. Place the steak in the bottom of a slow cooker.
4. Add the onion, carrot, red bell and red bell pepper.
5. Top with the water, bouillon cubes, and tomato sauce.
6. Cook on low for 8 hours.
7. Shred the steak.
8. Cook the peas in a separate pan, according to package directions.
9. Add to the slow cooker.
10. Serve over rice!

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