Cuban Ropa Vieja

Caribbean · 60 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 2 lb flank steak
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 bell peppers
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/3 cup pimento-stuffed olives
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp salt

Method

1. Season flank steak with salt and sear in olive oil in a pressure cooker 6 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups water and pressure cook 30 minutes until the beef shreds easily; reserve broth.
3. Shred the beef with two forks.
4. Saute sliced onion, peppers, and garlic in the pot 5 minutes.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup reserved broth.
6. Return the shredded beef with the olives and simmer 10 minutes until saucy.
7. Adjust salt and serve over white rice.

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