Caribbean

Cuban Ropa Vieja

Name: Cuban Ropa Vieja
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steak; 1 large onion; 1 green bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 1 can (14oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 cup beef broth

Shredded beef in a tomato-based sauce.

180 minutes

Serves 5

Main

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Cook the beef: Place the flank steak in a large pot with water to cover, half an onion, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours until tender.

2
Shred the beef: Remove the beef from the broth, let it cool slightly, and shred it with two forks into long strands. Reserve 1/2 cup of the broth.
3
Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the remaining sliced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
4
Build the sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and the reserved beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Combine and simmer: Add the shredded beef into the sauce. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.

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