Lean & Green Healthy Shredded Beef Stew: Ropa Vieja
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Any way your prepare it you're going to love this Shredded Beef Stew Ropa Vieja dish, a Cuban favorite! Cool fall days or anytime you feel like spicing things up a little, give this amazing lean and green recipe a try.
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Beef is a healthy, nutritious addition to any diet. Beef is one of the most common sources of protein in our diets and can help you feel satiated and energized after eating it.
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Lean beef is also a good source of zinc, another important nutrient for keeping your ticker working smoothly. Beef can also help maintain strong bones by delivering calcium and phosphorus (the two main minerals in bone), along with vitamin D, which plays an important role in absorbing calcium into the body. And when you’re feeling sluggish or tired after a long day at work, lean beef may be just what the doctor ordered!
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Lean & Green Shredded Beef Stew: Ropa Vieja Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Flank Steak
- 2 small Garlic Cloves Shredded
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 small Bay Leaf
- 1 (14.5oz.) can Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 small Green Bell Peppers Sliced
- 4 small Green Olives Halved
- 4 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower
Lean & Green Shredded Beef Stew: Ropa Vieja Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the bell peppers, olives, and riced cauliflower to an Instant Pot. Secure lid, push meat mode on Instant Pot, and adjust time for 30 minutes at high pressure. When Instant Pot beeps, naturally release pressure. Open the lid, remove beef and shred with 2 forks.
- Return shredded beef to Instant Pot, and stir in bell pepper and olives. Place cauliflower in steamer basket and insert into Instant Pot. Push steam mode and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve beef stew over riced cauliflower in a bowl.
- SLOW COOKER METHOD: Add all of the ingredients except the bell pepper, olives, and cauliflower rice to a slow cooker. Cover with lid, and cook about 6 hours on low or until beef is tender. Remove and shred beef with 2 forks. Return shredded beef to slow cooker, and stir in bell pepper and olives. Cook for one hour on low. Steam cauliflower rice in the microwave with 2 tablespoons water or on stovetop in a steamer basket over boiling water. Serve shredded beef stew over steamed cauliflower rice.
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