Carne Frita con Tostones (Fried Pork with Plantains)

Ingredients

• For the Beef:
• 2 lbs flank steak or beef chuck roast 🥩
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 4 cups beef broth 🍲
• For the Sauce:
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, diced 🧅
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 0.5 green bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 large tomato, diced 🍅
• 2 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 cup beef broth 🍲
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 🧂
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• For Serving:
• White rice 🍚
• Fried plantains 🍌
• Fresh avocado slices 🥑

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Beef
2. 2Season the beef with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano.
3. 3Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on both sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. 4Add the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 2-2.5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
5. 52️⃣ Shred the Beef
6. 6Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
7. 73️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
8. 8In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
9. 9Stir in the diced tomato, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
10. 10Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
11. 114️⃣ Combine Everything
12. 12Add the shredded beef to the sauce, stirring well to coat. Simmer for another 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld. Adjust seasoning if needed.
13. 135️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
14. 14Serve hot over rice with fried plantains and avocado slices. 🍚🔥