Cuban Braised Beef
This Cuban braised beef is slow cooked with delicious tomatoes, peppers, and onions for a dish that’s packed with flavor and only takes minutes to prep!
Ingredients
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, (drained)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon "Hot Shot" pepper, (blend of black and cayenne peppers)
- 2 red bell peppers, (cut into ½ inch thick slices)
- 1 sweet onion, (cut into 8 wedges)
- 1½ lbs London broil or flank steak, (cut crosswise into 3 pieces)
- 1 avocado, (sliced)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Mix everything together.2 cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon "Hot Shot" pepper
- Add the bell peppers and onion, then stir again.2 red bell peppers, 1 sweet onion
- Nestle the pieces of beef in the vegetables.1½ lbs London broil or flank steak
- Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, about 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
- Without taking the beef out of the pot, shred using two forks.
- Stir to mix the shredded beef with the liquid and vegetables.
- Garnish with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro to serve.1 avocado, 1 handful fresh cilantro
Notes
This recipe is for 6 servings of Cuban slow cooked beef and vegetables.
I recommend serving with brown rice to soak up the extra sauce.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Cuban Braised Beef
Amount per Serving
Calories
302
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.9
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2.6
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.7
g
Cholesterol
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
683.7
mg
28
%
Potassium
279.5
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
12.1
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
6.9
g
8
%
Protein
37.9
g
76
%
Net carbs
8.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.