Crockpot Ropa Vieja Meal Prep

A thick Cuban inspired beef stew made by simmering tomatoes and peppers with flank steak, and then shredding the beef. Serve as a stew, or use to top cauliflower rice. This beef stew is freezable, so enjoy some now and freeze to have healthy meals on hand later.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 15

Course: Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: Brazilian

Keyword: Beef, Meal Prep, Slow Cooker

Servings: meals

Calories: 400kcal

Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs flank steak
2 teaspoon Sea Salt
black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
2 medium onions sliced into long strips
2 medium bell peppers sliced into long strips
2 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
30 ounces diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
¾ cup pitted green olives sliced
2 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Instructions

In a large skillet, bring to high heat and add olive oil and flank steak.
Season the steak with sea salt and pepper, and sear until browned on all sides
Add the flank steak whole into the crockpot.
In the same skillet, add the onions, garlic and peppers, and saute until softened. Add to the crockpot.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the crockpot as well, and slow cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for at least 3 hours.
To speed up cooking time, boil the broth and diced tomatoes prior to adding them to the crockpot.
Serve as a stew, or on top of a bed of cauliflower rice.

Video

Notes

Nutrition for 1 out of 6 servings: 36.5g Protein | 16.8g Carbs | 20g Fat | 4.5g Fiber | 400 Calories

Notes: Traditionally, Ropa Vieja is served with rice, black beans, and fried plantains. All are great serving options to add to the side of this dish if not whole30 compliant.

[nutrition-label]

Nutrition

Tried this recipe?Mention @mealpreponfleek or tag #mealpreponfleek!