EASY ROPA VIEJA STEW

Easy Ropa Vieja Stew image

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories Easy

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 large green peppers, coarsely chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, coarsely chopped
hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides. Transfer meat to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add onions and peppers. Combine tomatoes, water, garlic, cilantro, beef bouillon, pepper, cumin and oregano; pour over vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Remove beef; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in olives. Shred beef with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 410.5, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 26.8