CUBAN ROPA VIEJA

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I love having this as a go-to recipe for a weeknight meal. Its great authentic Cuban taste puts it at the top of my list.-Melissa Pelkey-Hass, Waleska, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each), cut in half
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef stock
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., In same skillet, heat drippings over medium-high heat; brown steak in batches. Transfer meat and bacon to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, garlic, seasonings and vegetables; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Shred beef with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Remove with a slotted spoon; serve with rice., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little stock or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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