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Crock Pot Vaca Frita Recipe

Melissa Jo

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup of orange juice
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the flank steak in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper (at least 1 tsp. of each)
  • Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil to the slow cooker. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until the flank steak is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the flank steak from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the shredded beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and crispy.
  • Serve the Vaca Frita with rice, beans, or your favorite side dishes, garnished with fresh cilantro. Make it!
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