This “ultimate” version of Cuba’s most famous dish, Ropa Vieja, is positively PACKED with flavor!!

(See Chef AG's Blog to learn more about Cuba and the National Dish called Ropa Vieja)

Shredded organic beef chuck or pork shoulder and vegetables that resemble a heap of colorful rags – that’s Ropa Vieja. From the Spanish term for “old clothes”, this is one of Cuba’s most popular and beloved dishes. So popular in fact that it’s one of the country’s designated national dishes. Order a double batch while you’re at it and you’ll be glad you have the leftovers!

Instructions:

Thaw freezer meal overnight in refrigerator or in the morning in cold water.

Add the contents of freezer bag to crockpot.

Slow Cooker:

Cook on “low” setting for 6 - 8 hours in a 6-quart crockpot or 8-10 hours in a 4-quart crockpot. (make sure your slow cooker is between a quarter to three quarters filled, any less the sauce will burn and any more the meal may not cook in time)

Pressure Cooker: 15 - 16 mins thawed out, 17-18 mins if from frozen

Serving Suggestion: Serve with cauliflower rice, ACU yellow rice, butter lettuce cups and/or green salad.

Disclaimer: All meals are produced in a kitchen that contains allergens including but not limited to wheat, soy, dairy, and shellfish.

Ingredients

Organic chuck roast or pork shoulder (1/3 lbs per serving)
Organic sliced onions
Organic red bell pepper (1/4 unit per serving)
Organic yellow pepper (1/4 uit per serving)
Organic diced tomatoes
Organic tomato paste
Organic diced green chili
Organic minced Gilroy garlic
Organic apple cider
Organic cumin
Organic smokey paprika
Organic turmeric
Organic ground sea salt
Organic finely ground pepper
Organic cinnamon
Organic chili powder
Organic green olives
Organic oregano
Organic low sodium beef broth