ROPA VIEJA - Spanish Shredded Beef
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Course : Beef
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

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
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:

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