Cuban Ropa Vieja

Ingredients

• Beef Chuck Roast

  800 g

  $7.84

• Bell pepper

  1 large

  $0.90

• Onions

  1 large

  $0.30

• Garlic

  4 cloves

  $0.04

• Tinned tomatoes

  1 tin

  $1.10

• Tomato paste

  2 tbsp

  $0.14

• Olives

  50 g

  $0.50

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.12

• Oregano

  1 tsp

  $0.09

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.13

• Dried Bay Leaves

  2

  $0.10

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Season the beef chuck with salt and sear in olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned all over.

2. 2

   Remove the beef and saute the sliced onion, sliced bell pepper, and minced garlic in the remaining oil until soft.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and tinned tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

4. 4

   Return the beef to the pot, tuck in bay leaves, add 200 ml of water, cover, and braise on low heat for 2 hours until fork-tender.

5. 5

   Remove the beef, shred it completely using two forks, then return it to the pan with the olives.

6. 6

   Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat evenly.