Saturday, February 25, 2012

Ropa Vieja

  • 1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (with seeds)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 lb flank steak
  • 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Combine the tomatoes, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, cumin, jalapeno and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the steak, bell peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.

Uncover and skim off any excess fat. Coarsely shred the meat with 2 forks, then stir in the olives and olive brine. Serve over rice.