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title: Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 150 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/ropa-vieja
---

Gather @beef flank{1%kg}, @bell pepper{2}, @canned tomato{1%can}, @green olive{80%g}, @ground cumin{2%tsp}, @dried oregano{1%tsp} and @white wine{100%ml}.

Simmer the flank with half an @onion{2} until shreddable, ~90 minutes; keep the broth, shred the beef. ~{90%minutes}

Sofrito: onion, pepper and @garlic{6%clove} soft in oil; cumin and oregano bloomed.

Add tomato, wine, olives and a cup of beef broth; simmer 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Fold in the shreds and braise 20 more so the 'clothes' drink the sauce. ~{20%minutes}

Serve with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.