I have really learned to embrace my slow cooker over the past couple of years. It used to be that I used it only to make homemade stocks (which I still do quite often!), but on busy work days like yesterday I also love using it to make us a comforting dinner like this one.  It’s so lovely knowing that while you are out-and-about and busy with your day, your dinner is slowly cooking away at home…

I was amazed with the results of this recipe for a Cuban beef dish called Ropa Vieja.  Not only was the flank steak fall-apart tender (sort of the same texture as a well-cooked brisket), but also at the flavor combination or cumin, dried oregano, green olives, sweet peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and plump raisins. Such a fabulous dish that I love serving over fluffy brown rice.  I highly recommend this amazing slow cooker Cuban dish on your next super busy day!

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-ropa-vieja)

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