Alejandra Ramos' Easy Ropa Vieja - Home & Family

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is more affordable and can be equally tender when cooked slowly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are less expensive and can provide a similar briny flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Beef broth can add depth of flavor without the cost of wine.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven.

Add chopped onions, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers; cook for about 10 minutes until caramelized.

Cut flank steak into smaller pieces and season with salt and pepper.

Add smoked paprika, brown sugar, cumin, dried oregano, and bay leaves to the pot.

Add crushed garlic cloves, crushed tomatoes, white wine, and beef broth; stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.

Add capers and green olives to the sauce once thickened.

Shred the beef using two forks.

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