Best Easy Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipes

EASY SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN ROPA VIEJA

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When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought a Granny Smith apple might give the dish an extra kick-and it does. The ropas may also be served with hominy or tortillas, but I think the plantains add a special touch. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium sweet red peppers, sliced
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup chunky salsa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 to 6 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 cup butter
3 ripe plantains, peeled and thinly sliced into thin rounds
Optional: Hot cooked rice, lime wedges and additional fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Place the first 7 ingredients and 1 teaspoon adobo in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Rub the remaining adobo seasoning over chicken; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Using 2 forks, shred chicken. Stir in lime juice to taste; heat through., Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook plantains in batches until tender and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels., Serve chicken with plantains using a slotted spoon. If desired, serve with rice, lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

EASY SLOW COOKER ROPA VIEJA

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A quick and easy version of the classic Cuban dish. Traditionally served with a side dish of black beans and yellow rice but it is also great served over white rice.

Provided by BandMom

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large onion, cut into rings
2 pounds flank steak, cut into thirds
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Spread a layer of onions in the bottom of a slow cooker, top with 1/2 of the steak. Spread another layer of onions over steak and pour 1 can of diced tomatoes over onions; top with 1/2 of the garlic. Repeat layers with remaining onion, steak, tomatoes, and garlic.
Gently pour beef broth over steak mixture and add bay leaf.
Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Shred beef and return to slow cooker; stir mixture together until meat absorbs some of the broth, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 795 mg, Sugar 1.1 g