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Ropa Vieja




Source of Recipe


From Atkins


Recipe Introduction


Cuban in origin, the name of this dish means "old clothes" or "rags" because
the meat, in its flavorful sauce, is finely shredded.




List of Ingredients




1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon jarred jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups bell pepper strips
2 cups chopped canned tomatoes



Recipe



1. Season steak with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1
tablespoon oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add steak
and cook 5 minutes, turning once to brown. Add onion and enough water to
cover. Cover the saucepan and simmer about 2 hours and 15 minutes, adding
water if necessary, until meat is falling-apart tender.

2. Remove meat from saucepan. Strain cooking liquid; discard onion. Shred
the meat with hands or two forks; set aside.

3. Heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Add jalapeño pepper
and spice, cook 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant. Add pepper strips,
tomatoes, 2 cups of reserved cooking liquid and meat, remaining 1 teaspoon
salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix well; cook five to 10 minutes more to heat
through.