Ropa Vieja

Ingredients

• •2 lbs Flank steak
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •2 large Onions
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •2 pieces Bell peppers
• •2 cans Tomatoes
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •1 medium Onion
• •2 tbsp Cumin
• •1 tbsp Oregano
• •3 pieces Bay leaves
• •0.5 cup Wine
• •3 tbsp Capers

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil steak until tender, shred

   💡 2 hours minimum

2. 2

   Sauté onions and peppers until soft

   💡 High heat with small amount of fat. Ingredients should sizzle but not steam.

3. 3

   Add garlic, cumin, oregano

   💡 Bloom spices

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, wine, capers, bay leaves

   💡 Simmer 30 min

5. 5

   Add shredded beef, cook 20 more min

   💡 Rest before slicing against the grain. Ground beef should be cooked through.

6. 6

   Season to taste Continue cooking until the meat shreds easily with a fork.

   💡 Adjust salt and spice

7. 7

   Serve over rice with plantains

   💡 Cuban style