ROPA VIEJA

slow cooker

Prep Time 15 mins

COOK Time 8 hr 15 min

INGREDIENTS

3 large bell peppers 1 large yellow onion 2 lb chuck roast 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped ½ cup dry white wine 28-oz can can crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp oregano ½ tsp allspice ½ c pimento stuffed olives, optional steamed white rice, for serving chopped cilantro, for serving

TIPS!

⭐️ Cook low and slow - 8 hours on the low setting. ⭐️ We opted for chuck roast in place of traditional flank steak for a budget friendly meal with lots of flavor. ⭐️ Olives are optional, but absolutely recommended. ⭐️ Garnish with lots of fresh cilantro!

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STEP 1

Arrange thinly sliced onions and peppers in your crockpot.

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STEP 2

Divide the chuck roast into large chunks and season the heck out of it with salt and pepper. Sear the chuck roast pieces in a skillet until well-browned on at least 2 sides.

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STEP 3

Saute the garlic for one minute, then deglaze with white wine or broth. Make sure to scrape up all those flavored bits from the bottom of the skillet!

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STEP 4

Place the browned beef over the onions and peppers, then pour the skillet contents and garlic into the crockpot.

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STEP 5

Whisk crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, and spices in a large bowl. Pour the vegetable mixture over the beef and vegetables.

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STEP 6

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

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STEP 7

Shred the beef right in the pot, or remove the beef using a slotted spoon.

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STEP 8

Shred into large chunks using two forks.

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STEP 9

Return the beef to the pot and stir in olives. Keep warm another 10-15 minutes to warm through the olives, if desired.

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STEP 10

Serve over rice with lots of fresh cilantro.

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