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Shredded beef garnished with chopped cilantro served over white rice, with fresh lime wedges on the side. A bowl of green salsa is blurred in the background.
Melissa Jo

Crock Pot Vaca Frita Recipe

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My Crockpot Vaca Frita is an absolute staple recipe for my blog. Not only is this dish delicious but it's made in the crockpot my signature method for cooking ANYTHING!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: cuban

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

Method
 

  1. Place the flank steak in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper (at least 1 tsp. of each)
  2. 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.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until the flank steak is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the flank steak from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve the Vaca Frita with rice, beans, or your favorite side dishes, garnished with fresh cilantro. Make it!

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