CUBAN ROPA VIEJA (CROCK POT)

Cuban Ropa Vieja (Crock Pot) image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Steak

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and sliced
1 cup sliced onion
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck steaks
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, plus
2 tablespoons chopped capers
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except steak, alcaparrado and cilantro in a 3½-qt or larger slow-cooker. Top with steak; turn steak over to coat with mixture.
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until steak is very tender. Transfer steak to a cutting board.
Remove and discard bay leaf. Tear steak in shreds using the two-forks method. Return shreds to cooker; stir in olives and chopped cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 959.2, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 35.3