Ropa Vieja Beef Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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Shredded slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato-cumin sauce served in warm tortillas with a refreshing cabbage slaw. This Cuban-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs flank steak, diced tomatoes, tomato paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 145 min Serves 4 Cuban cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 medium, finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 cup beef broth
2 cups, thinly sliced cabbage
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup sour cream

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Add flank steak and beef broth, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, until meat is tender.
Step 3: Remove steak and shred with two forks. Return to pot and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken sauce.
Step 4: For slaw, toss cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
Step 5: Warm tortillas, spoon shredded beef over them, top with cabbage slaw, and add a dollop of sour cream.