Description
Ropa Vieja is a traditional Cuban dish featuring tender, shredded beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. This recipe offers two convenient methods of preparation: Instant Pot for a quick meal or slow cooker for a hands-off approach.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 3 – 3 1/2 pound chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
Add Later:
- 3 bell peppers, sliced (green, red, and yellow)
- Green olives with pimentos, for garnish
Instructions
- Instant Pot: Add all main ingredients (except those listed under ‘Add Later’) to the Instant Pot. Close the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 90 minutes. Allow natural pressure release. Shred the beef. Switch to sauté mode, add bell peppers, and cook until tender. Stir in green olives.
- Slow Cooker: Combine all main ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef is tender. Shred the beef, add bell peppers, and continue cooking on low for another hour. Serve with green olives.
Notes
- Add bell peppers towards the end to prevent them from becoming overly soft.
- Using a variety of bell pepper colors adds a nice sweetness to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
