Ropa Vieja. A original recipe by Nitza Villapol

Buy beef brisket (also known as falda).

Place the beef brisket in a pot with a little water and bring to a boil on high heat for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the ingredients: oregano, black pepper, parsley, tomatoes, bell pepper, cooking wine, olive oil, cumin, and garlic.

After boiling, remove the beef and set it aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped bell pepper and garlic until fragrant.

Add the 16 chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir.

Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the tomatoes.

Add 1/2 cup of cooking wine, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.

Simmer the mixture on medium heat until the beef is tender and the flavors meld, about 40 minutes.

After cooking, shred the beef into pieces.

Serve the ropa vieja on a toasted bread or with rice.

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