ROPA VIEJA (AKA OLD CLOTHES/CUBAN SHREDDED BEEF)

Ropa Vieja (aka Old Clothes/Cuban Shredded Beef) image

Provided by R C

Categories Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lb beef flank steak
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 clove cloves garlic, chopped
1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz. can)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (in juice) 16 oz.
1 bay leaf
1/2 c dry red wine
1/2 c low sodium beef stock
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium to high heat. Season the skirt steak with salt and pepper, place in the pan, browning on both sides. Turn heat down to medium and add peppers and onions. Cook stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
2. Pour in the red wine and cook for about 30 seconds before adding the tomato sauce, tomatoes, bay leaf and stock.
3. Cover the mixture, reduce to simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare white rice to serve alongside the meat to soak up the sauce.
4. After 1 hour, the meat should be thoroughly cooked and should shred easily. Remove from pan, let cool a bit and shred with clean hands or two forks. Return meat to pan, and simmer to heat through, then serve with the white rice and ENJOY!