Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
6 hours, 36 minutes
Servings:
10 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounces) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup pimento stuffed green olives
  • ¼ cup capers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the flank steak. Cook for 3 minutes on each side to get a nice sear.
  2. Place the steak in a large slow cooker.
  3. Top the steak with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, green olives, and capers.
  4. Add salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with a lid. Cook on high for 6 hours.
  6. Shred the steak with 2 forks and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
  7. Serve in tortillas for tacos or over rice.