ROPA VIEJA | CUBAN FOOD | SLOW COOKER RECIPE

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 to 3 pound flank steak, fat trimmed and cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1 jalapeño, sliced lengthwise
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 orange pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow pepper, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/2 Cup white wine, I prefer Pinot Grigio
• 1 1/2 Cup chicken stock
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 16 ounces crushed or whole tomatoes
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 baby carrots
• 1 stalk celery
• 10 to 12 green olives (optional)
• 1/2 lime, cut into wedges for serving
• fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish