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Ropa Vieja (From La Carretta) |
1 1/2 pounds skirt or flank steak 2 tablespoons salt 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges 1 red pepper, juilenned 1/4 cup white wine 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dired oregano 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce Hot cooked rice Lime wedges |
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Boil beef with salt and bay leaves in water to cover plus 2 inches for 1 1/2 hours. Remove meat and reserve broth. Shred meat and set aside. Combine oils in large frying pan over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion and peppers together for 3-4 minutes. Add wine, spices, tomato sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of the reserved broth and cook for 2 minutes more. Add shredded beef and let ingredients cook together until just warmed through. Serve with hot rice and a squeeze of lime juice. |