Carne Mechada (Shredded Carne Stew) con Arroz con Habichuelas

Ingredientes

• para the Carne Mechada 🥩
• 5 lbs flank steak o brisket
• 1 mediano cebolla, sliced 🧅
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🫑
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 4 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 2 cups crushed tomates 🍅
• 1 tbsp tomate paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 bay leaf 🍃
• sal y pepper to taste 🧂
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 2 cups carne broth o water
• para the Rice & Beans 🍚🫘
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 can black o habichuelas rojas (15 oz), drained y rinsed
• 1 tsp adobo o sazón seasoning
• 1 clove ajo, minced
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• sal to taste

Instrucciones

1. 1cocina the carne:
2. 2In a grande pot, add flank steak y cover con water o carne broth. Bring to a boil, then lower to simmer. cocina para about 1.5 hours until tender y easy to shred.
3. 3Shred the carne:
4. 4Remove the carne from the pot y shred con two forks. reserva. Keep about 1 cup de the cooking liquid.
5. 5Build the Stew:
6. 6In the same pot, calienta aceite de oliva. saltea cebollas, peppers, y ajo until softened. Stir in the tomate paste, crushed tomates, y seasonings. Add the shredded carne y reserved broth. Simmer para 20–30 minutes until flavors deepen.
7. 7Make the arroz con habichuelas:
8. 8In a saucepan, calienta aceite de oliva. saltea ajo briefly, then add rice y 2 cups water. Season con adobo o sal. Bring to a boil, then reduce calienta y cover. cocina para 18 minutes. Stir in beans at the end to warm through.
9. 9sirve It Up:
10. 10Plate a scoop de arroz con habichuelas, then top con a generous serving de carne mechada. termina con fresco cilantro o avocado slices if desired. 🥑🌿