Ropa Vieja Recipe

"ropa Vieja" Means "old Clothes," For The Consistency Of The Shredded Beef.

serves 4 To 6.

1 (2 1/2 Pound) Flank Steak
1 Carrot
1 Onion
1 Celery Stalk
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, Diced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped
2 Green Chiles (at Your Preferred Heat Level), Seeded And Chopped
4 Chopped, Seeded Tomatoes Or 2 Cups Canned Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
cayenne Pepper

put The Flank Steak, Carrot, Onion And Celery Stalk In A Heavy Pot And Cover With Water. Bring To A Boil, Reduce To A Simmer And Cook, Covered, For 1 1/2 Hours Or So. Remove From The Heat And Let Cool. Shred Meat Using Your Hands Or Two Forks.

in A Large Frying Pan, Heat Olive Oil And Sauté Onion, Garlic And Green Pepper Until The Onion Is Translucent. Add Green Chiles, Tomatoes And Tomato Paste. Add A Cup Or Two Of The Stock In Which You Cooked The Steak, And Add The Beef. The Consistency Should Be Thicker Than Soup. Add A Dash Of Cayenne Pepper If You Like. Let It Simmer For Five Minutes.

serve Over Rice And Garnish With Baby Peas And/or Chopped Pimientos.