Slow-Cooked Venezuelan Beef Ropa Vieja with Peppers

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Tender shredded beef simmered slowly with bell peppers, tomatoes, and traditional spices, ideal for a comforting Latin American dinner. This latin american-inspired beef ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, large, sliced onion, large, sliced green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 "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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 large, sliced onion
• 1 large, sliced green bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced red bell pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
2. Step 2: Transfer beef to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, add 1 large sliced onion, 1 large sliced green bell pepper, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
4. Step 4: Pour vegetable mixture over beef in slow cooker along with 1 cup beef broth.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is tender and shreds easily.
6. Step 6: Remove beef, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker. Stir to combine with sauce and vegetables. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.