Recipes Cuisine Latin American Caribbean Cuban Ropa Vieja 4.4 (742) 528 Reviews 63 Photos This ropa vieja is great served on tortillas or over rice. Add sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro on the side. By Kate Phillips Masterson Updated on February 25, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 63 63 63 63 63 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds beef flank steak 1 cup beef broth 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white vinegar Directions Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and cook on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 261 Calories 16g Fat 10g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 261 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 48mg 16% Sodium 599mg 26% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 6g Protein 21g 41% Vitamin C 26mg 29% Calcium 31mg 2% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 719mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved