Mexican Ropa Vieja Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp peanut oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small sweet green pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup beef broth
2 lbs beef flank steak
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 (4 oz) cans mild green chilies, drained and coarsely chopped ( look for the whole chiles)
1 (10 oz) package frozen corn kernels
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
16 flour tortillas , warmed according to package directions (8-inch)

Directions:

Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, green pepper and garlic; cook until onion is translucent and peppers are softened, for about 8 minutes.
Stir in cumin and oregano; cook for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and broth.
Season steak with salt and pepper. Add steak to pot; cover and bring to simmering. Simmer about 2 hours or until meat is very tender, turning meat occasionally.
Remove meat; let cool briefly. cut across the grain into 2-inch-thick slices. Using two forks, pull slices apart into shreds.
Heat tomato sauce remaining in pot to rapid boiling. Continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add green chiles and corn. Heat to boiling; cook 5 minutes.
Add shredded beef, jalapeno, and cilantro. Heat to boiling. Serve with warmed tortillas.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	452.78 Kcal (1896 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.17g	26%
Cholesterol	77.1mg	26%
Sodium	562.94mg	23%
Potassium	589.37mg	13%
Total Carbs	41.22g	14%
Sugars	2.04g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.06g	12%
Protein	30.72g	61%
Vitamin C	44.9mg	75%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	71.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.47 Kcal (764 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.92g	26%
Cholesterol	31.07mg	26%
Sodium	226.86mg	23%
Potassium	237.51mg	13%
Total Carbs	16.61g	14%
Sugars	0.82g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.23g	12%
Protein	12.38g	61%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	75%
Iron	1.8mg	25%
Calcium	28.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.9

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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