Recipes Global Cuisines Latin American Caribbean Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja 4.8 (59) 47 Reviews 23 Photos This slow cooker 'ropa vieja' is a Caribbean-inspired dish of beef simmered in a seasoned tomato broth with peppers until tender and flavorful. It pairs perfectly with lime-cilantro cauliflower rice for a low-carb or grain-free option. Submitted by abussone Updated on January 19, 2025 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 Close Add Photo 23 23 23 23 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup beef broth 2 onions, sliced 3 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and beef broth over roast. Add onions and bell peppers. Mix tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over onions and bell peppers. Cook on High for 1 hour. Decrease heat to Low and cook until beef is tender enough to shred, about 8 hours. Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred on a work surface using 2 forks. Return shredded beef to slow cooker. Add cilantro and stir. Cook on Low for 1 hour more. Save Print I Made It 170 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 327 Calories 14g Fat 20g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 327 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 65mg 22% Sodium 1153mg 50% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 10g Protein 30g 60% Vitamin C 58mg 65% Calcium 57mg 4% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 826mg 18% * 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.