Ropa Vieja (mexico)

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef steaks (flank or other stewing meat)
• beef stock
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 10 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 3 -4 fresh green chilies (such as poblano, seeded and sliced)
• salt and pepper
• flour tortilla, warmed
• tomato, diced
• fresh cilantro, chopped
• green onion, chopped
• lime wedge

Recipe

• 1 place meat in a large pan and cover with beef stock and water. add the carrot and half the garlic along with salt and pepper. cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. skim the surface then recover the pan and cook the meat gently for 2 hours, or until very tender (should shred easily with a fork).
• 2 remove the pan from the heat and let the meat cool in the liquid. when cool enough to handle, remove from the liquid and shred with your fingers and a fork.
• 3 heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. add the remaining garlic, the onions, and chilies and cook until tender and onions are soft and translucent. remove from the skillet and set aside.
• 4 add the meat to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. transfer to a serving dish. top with the onion mixture and surround with the tomatoes, cilantro, green onion and lime wedges. serve with warmed tortillas. enjoy!