Carne Desmechada o Ropa Vieja Recipe (Shredded Beef)

Zutaten

• 2 pounds flank steak
• 9 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups diced tomato

Zubereitung

1. 1

   In a pot, place the flank steak, water, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.

2. 2

   Mean while to make the hogao: Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, ground cumin and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring until softened.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low, add the salt and , cook for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Check and adjust the seasoning.

4. 4

   Measure 1 cup of the liquid used to cook the meat. Set aside.

5. 5

   Remove the beef from the pot, let it cool and shred with a fork or your hands.

6. 6

   In a saucepan, place the shredded beef, hogao, tomato paste and 1 cup of beef liquid. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Serve hot over white rice or arepa.