Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja For anyone following a low-carb or grain-free diet, this pairs well with lime-cilantro cauliflower ‘rice.’

• Step 1

  Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook beef roast in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and beef broth over roast; add onions and bell peppers.

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• Step 2

  Mix tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, and salt together in a bowl; pour over onions and bell peppers.

• Step 3

  Cook on High for 1 hour. Decrease heat to Low and cook until beef is tender enough to shred, about 8 hours.

• Step 4

  Remove beef from slow cooker and shred on a work surface using 2 forks. Return shredded beef to slow cooker; add cilantro and stir.

• Step 5

  Cook on Low for 1 hour more.

Per Serving: 327 calories; protein 30.2g; carbohydrates 20.3g; fat 13.7g; cholesterol 65.3mg; sodium 1153.3mg.