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Ropa Vieja

Carmen Mbwana
Ropa Vieja is a Cuban dish that consists of shredded beef in a red sauce.
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Course Main Course
Servings 6 people with leftover

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Chuck roast Grass fed is best quality
  • 2 peppers any color sliced thin Time saver, spiralize and trim with scissors
  • 1 Onion sliced thin Time saver, spiralize and trim with scissors
  • 1-2 Jalapeno sliced optional
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Olives, green or black
  • 1 15oz can Crushed tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomatoes roasted and pureed
  • 2 TBSP tomato paste
  • 2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Lime juiced

Seasoning Blend

  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Onion powder Trader Joe's onion salt works well
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 TBSP Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Chipotle Powder Optional
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Directions

  • Prep seasoning in a small dish, set aside. Turn on Instant Pot to sauté function. Drizzle EVOO to coat the bottom of the pan. Season beef with sea salt and black pepper on both sides. Sear the chuck roast about 1-2 per side. Remove and set aside. Add onions, peppers & garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings, bay leaves apple cider vinegar and lime juice. Stir. Add beef on top. Press cancel. Manual High for 60 minutes, Natural Pressure release. Shred beef with 2 Forks and stir into the sauce. If sauce is too thin, press sauté function to evaporate some of the liquid.

Slow Cooker Directions

  • Prep seasoning in a small dish, set aside. Add EVOO to coat the bottom of the slow cooker. Add onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings, bay leaves apple cider vinegar and lime juice. Stir. Add beef on top. Place lid on top. Cook low for 6-8 Hours. Shred beef with 2 Forks and stir into the sauce.