What is the difference between Mexican and Italian oregano?

Mexican oregano is brighter with floral and citrus notes and a hint of anise. Italian oregano is strongly aromatic, with a slightly bitter, pungent flavour with hints of earthy/musty, green, hay, and minty notes.

Can I use a Dutch oven instead?

Yes. Follow the recipe using the stovetop and cook, covered until the beef falls apart.

Can I use a different type of beef?

I do not see why you could not use a different type of beef but since I have only made this using flank steak, I do not know for sure.

What do you serve with this Whole30 beef stew?

I like to serve this with riced cauliflower or a side of broccoli.

Keto Slow Cooker Cuban Beef Stew - Ropa Vieja

Ingredients

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3 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
1.5 lbs flank steak, cut against the grain into 4 sections
1 red pepper, sliced thin
1 onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1.5 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp salt
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
3/4 cup sliced green olives (can omit)
1 tbsp vinegar

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Instructions

Heat the oil in your all-in-one on "Saute -HI". Add onion, and pepper and cook covered until starting to brown (about 8-10 minutes) stirring occasionally. Push veggies to the side.
Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt to pan and cook 1 minute. Stir veggies into paste.
Stir in soy sauce or coconut aminos and bay leaves. Season steak with salt and pepper and nestle in vegetable mixture.
Cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
Remove bay leaves. Shred beef and add olives and vinegar. Stir to combine.
Enjoy

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Meals
Cuisine: Whole30, Low Carb, Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings
Calories: 202
Sugar: 2
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 5.9
Fiber: 1.4
Protein: 20