Ropa Vieja
Servings
4
servingsTotal time
3
hours15
minutesIngredients
2 lb flank steak, cut into 4-inch pieces
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
15oz tomato sauce
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
white rice, to serve
Directions
- Season the steak with salt. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear for a few minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the cumin, oregano, and black pepper.
- Add back in the seared steak, then pour in the tomato sauce and beef stock. Add the bay leaves and bring everything to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
- Remove the beef and shred, then add back to the pot to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Serve with rice.