Ropa Vieja

  • Created By
    Kate Bascombe
  • Shared On
    1/10/13
  • Posted In
    Mains
Rating:
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6-8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
A word from the cook
Ropa Vieja translates to Old Clothes in Spanish
Ingredients

The Meat
1kg flank steak
1/2 red capsicum sliced into thin strips
1/2 red onion, sliced into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tsp salt
2 tsp coarse black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin

The Sauce
3 tbs olive oil
2 cups beef broth (leftover from the crockpot)
1 small can tomato paste
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Put the steak, capsicum, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin in a crockpot in the order listed.  Add water until it just covers the steak.
  2. Put the crockpot on the stove and set to low for 6-8 hours or until the steak is very tender and comes apart with a fork.
  3. Remove the steak from the crockpot and shred with a fork into a separate dish.
  4. Remove the capsicum and onion with a slotted spoon and saute in a large frying pan.
  5. Add the tomato paste and beef broth, then add the shredded beef and cook for a further 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve with white rice and sliced avocado.

Buen Provecho! (Bon Apetit)

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