Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Beef with Sofrito and Plantains

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Tender slow-cooked beef infused with classic Dominican sofrito and served alongside sweet fried plantains for a hearty Caribbean meal. This Caribbean beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, Dominican sofrito, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  2. Step 2: Transfer sautéed vegetables to slow cooker. Add 1 cup Dominican sofrito, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well.
  3. Step 3: Cut 2 pounds beef chuck roast into large chunks and add to the slow cooker. Pour in 1 cup beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender and shreds easily.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, peel 2 large ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry plantain slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Step 5: Serve shredded beef with fried plantains on the side, spooning some of the slow cooker sauce over the beef for added flavor.

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