Weight Watchers Ropa Vieja (Slow Cooker) Recipe
Weight Watchers Ropa Vieja (Slow Cooker) Recipe. If you’re looking for a delicious and easy to make slow cooker dish, look no further!
This Cuban dish is packed with flavor and takes little effort to prepare. Plus, it’s perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special celebration.
There’s nothing better than an easy Crockpot recipe when you don’t have time to cook.
This meal is made with chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, flank steak, sweet red pepper, red onion, apples, celery, garlic and cilantro.
There’s just a 30 minute prep time for this dinner.
So give this recipe a try soon, you won’t be disappointed!
What is Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja is a Cuban shredded beef dish. The name literally means “old clothes” in Spanish, and is said to have originated because the dish was so often made with leftover meat.
It is usually served with rice, black beans, and plantains. It’s a flavorful and hearty dish that’s perfect for an easy dinner.
Weight Watchers Points
MyWW Points: 3 Green Plan and 3 Blue Plan
3 WW Freestyle Points and 3 Smart Points
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Chicken Broth
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Apples
Apples add a delicious sweetness to the traditional Cuban dish.
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Equipment
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Weight Watchers Ropa Vieja (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 3 pounds lean flank steak trimmed of any fat
- 2 large sweet red pepper seeded, cored and chopped
- 2 medium red onion thinly sliced into rings
- 2 medium fresh apples peeled, cored and shredded
- 3 ribs celery thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro packed, chopped
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Using a whisk, whisk to mix well.
- In the slow cooker, add approximately ⅓ of the sweet red pepper, red onion, fresh apples, celery, and garlic, reserving the rest to place around and on top of the flank steak.
- Add flank steak.
- Add the rest of the vegetables around and on top of the flank steak.
- Place lid on slow cooker, and set to LOW heat setting.
- Cook approximately 8 hours, or until flank steak will easily shred with a fork.
- Remove flack steak from the slow cooker to a cutting board, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Using shredding claws, or 2 forks, shred the flank steak.
- Place shredded flank steak back into the slow cooker.
- Add cilantro, and stir to mix well.
- Serve immediately, or turn the slow cooker temperature down to warm for up to 4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
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Ropa Vieja is a Cuban shredded beef dish. The name literally means “old clothes” in Spanish, and is said to have originated because the dish was so often made with leftover meat. It is usually served with rice, black beans, and plantains. It’s a flavorful and hearty dish that’s perfect for an easy dinner.
Chicken broth is a very versatile ingredient that can be used in many recipes. It is made by simmering chicken bones and/or meat with water and seasonings. The end result is a flavorful and nutrient-rich stock that can be enjoyed on its own or used in various dishes.
