Ropa Vieja

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This traditional Cuban dish is true to its English translation of "old clothes," because of the tender chunks of shredded beef that resemble torn clothing.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

4 pound flank or skirt steak
2 medium carrots, sliced into coins
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large spanish onion, cut into quarters
1 large spanish onion, julienned
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
1 large green bell pepper, julienned
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 1/2 cup tomato, crushed
dash of red-wine vinegar
1 cup beef stock
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper

Directions

In a large stock pot, combine the water, flank steak, bay leaves, sliced carrots, and 1 spanish onion cut in four. Cook at a medium heat for 1 ½ hours or until meat is tender to a fork.
Reserve some of the stock from the pot and strain the rest. Let the steak cool and shred. In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil, garlic, peppers, and the julienned onions and cook until translucent. Add the shredded steak, crushed tomato, beef stock, and red-wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook all of the ingredients together for 1 hour. Serve over white rice.