Learn how to make ROPA VIEJA from scratch

Start prepping by cutting the bell peppers into julienne strips, saving the seeds for later.

Julienne the onion and add it to the bowl with the peppers.

Crush 7 cloves of garlic and chop them finely, transferring to a bowl.

Chop cilantro leaves and stems for garnish, setting aside with the other vegetable scraps.

Cut the flank steak into medium to large pieces, ensuring they are similar in size to the vegetables.

Season the meat with salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika.

In a hot pan, add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and sear the meat until browned on both sides, ensuring it doesn't boil.

Add the leftover veggies, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth to the pan with the meat.

Cover the pan and cook for 30 to 40 minutes in a pressure cooker.

Meanwhile, prepare the rice by adding 2 cups of washed rice to a rice cooker with 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.

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