Ropa Vieja with Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• For the Ropa Vieja:
• 2 lbs flank steak 🥩
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 onion, sliced 🧅
• 0.5 bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 0.5 cup sofrito
• 1 cup tomato sauce 🍅
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tsp sazon seasoning
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup green olives, sliced 🫒 (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
• For the Avocado Salad:
• 1 large avocado, diced 🥑
• 0.5 red onion, sliced 🧅
• 0.5 bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Beef
2. 2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. 3Sear the flank steak on both sides for 3-4 minutes per side.
4. 4Add beef broth, bay leaf, and ½ tsp salt. Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours until tender.
5. 52️⃣ Shred the Beef & Build the Sauce
6. 6Remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
7. 7In the same pot, add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes.
8. 8Stir in sofrito, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and all seasonings.
9. 9Return the shredded beef to the pot and mix well.
10. 10Let simmer for 20 more minutes, adding green olives if using.
11. 113️⃣ Prepare the Avocado Salad
12. 12In a bowl, combine avocado, red onion, and bell pepper.
13. 13Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
14. 14Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
15. 154️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
16. 16Plate the Ropa Vieja with white rice and avocado salad.
17. 17Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm!