Ropa Vieja con Stewed Chickpeas

Ingredientes

• para the Ropa Vieja:
• 5 lbs flank steak o chuck roast 🥩
• 1 bell pepper (red o green), sliced 🫑
• 1 pequeño cebolla, sliced 🧅
• 3 ajo cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 cup tomate sauce 🍅
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 bay leaf 🍃
• sal & pepper to taste 🧂
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 2 cups carne broth o water
• para the Stewed Chickpeas:
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained y rinsed 🟠
• 0.25 cup sofrito (homemade o store-bought)
• 2 tbsp tomate paste 🍅
• 1 pequeño papa, picado en cubos 🥔
• 1 tsp sazón (con o without achiote)
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 1 bay leaf 🍃
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 1 cup water o pollo broth

Instrucciones

1. 1Start the Ropa Vieja: In a pot, add aceite de oliva y sear the carne on both sides until browned. reserva.
2. 2In the same pot, saltea cebollas, peppers, y ajo until softened.
3. 3Add tomate sauce, spices, y carne broth. Return the carne to the pot, cover, y simmer on low para 1.5 hours o until fork tender.
4. 4Remove carne y shred con forks. Return to pot y stir to coat in sauce. Let simmer uncovered para 10 more minutes.
5. 5Make the Stewed Chickpeas: In a mediano saucepan, calienta aceite de oliva y stir in sofrito. cocina para 2–3 minutes.
6. 6Add tomate paste, picado en cubos papa, spices, y bay leaf. Stir well.
7. 7Add chickpeas y broth. Bring to a simmer, then lower calienta y cocina uncovered para 25–30 minutes, o until papas are tender y stew thickens.
8. 8Plate it up: sirve the Ropa Vieja next to o over the stewed chickpeas. termina con fresco cilantro if desired!