Cuban Ropa Vieja

Latin · 85 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 2 lb beef flank steak
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 (28 oz) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 cup green olives with pimento
• 2 cups white rice

Method

1. Simmer flank steak in salted water until fork-tender, about 45 minutes, then shred and reserve 1 cup broth.
2. Saute sliced onion and bell peppers in oil until soft, about 8 minutes.
3. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, reserved broth, and olives; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Fold in shredded beef and simmer 10 minutes until thick and saucy.
6. Cook white rice and serve the ropa vieja over rice.

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