ROPA VIEJA - Spanish Shredded Beef


Course : Beef
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


2 1/2 pounds flank steak

1 medium carrot -- sliced

1 medium turnip -- cubed

1 bunches green onions -- chopped

2 tablespoons oil

1 medium Onion -- finely chopped

1 clove garlic chopped

1 medium green pepper -- chopped

1 medium fresh hot pepper -- chopped

2 large tomatoes -- peeled and chopped

1 piece bay leaf

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cloves

2 cans pimentos -- diced
 

Preparation / Directions:


Simmer beef, carrot, turnip and green onions until the meat is tender about 1 1/2 hours, using water to cover. When meat is tender remove from heat, allow meat to cool and then shred it with your fingers. Save the stock. In a large frying pan, heat oil and saute onion, garlic, and peppers until the vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, bay leaf and spices and cook until you have a thick, rich sauce. Add 2 cups stock, the pimentos and beef and simmer for 5 minutes.

 

Nutritional Information:

2444 Calories (kcal); 147g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat); 226g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 578mg Cholesterol; 928mg Sodium


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