Cuban Ropa Vieja - Allrecipes

* Flank Steak, 2 lb (remove)
* *Red Pack Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, 3.5 cup (remove)
* Beef bouillon, 1 cube (6 fl oz prepared) (remove)
* Onions, raw, 2 medium (2-1/2" dia) (remove)
* Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 serving equals 1.8 oz or about 10 strips, 5 serving (remove)
* Garlic, 6 cloves (remove)
* *Cumin seed, 4 tbsp (remove)
* Tomato Paste, 1 can (6 oz) (remove)
* *Lemon Juice, 1 lemon yields (remove)
* Bay Leaf, 1 tbsp, crumbled (remove)

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
2. Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar. Stir until well blended. Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours.


Serving Size: makes 7 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENGK916.