Ropa Vieja con Rice y Avocado Salad

Ingredientes

• para the Ropa Vieja:
• 5 lbs flank steak 🥩
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 1 cebolla, thinly sliced 🧅
• 1 bell pepper (red o green), sliced 🌶️
• 3 ajo cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada 🔥
• 1 tsp oregano 🍃
• 1 bay leaf 🍂
• 1 cup carne broth 🥣
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomates 🍅
• sal & pepper to taste 🧂
• para the Rice:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
• 2 cups water 💧
• Pinch de sal 🧂
• para the Avocado Salad:
• 2 ripe avocados, picado en cubos 🥑
• 1 pequeño red cebolla, finamente picado 🧅
• Juice de 1 lima 🍋
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• sal y pepper to taste 🧂

Instrucciones

1. 1cocina the Steak: In a grande pot, boil flank steak in salted water para about 1 hour o until tender. Remove y shred con forks. reserva.
2. 2saltea the Veggies: In a grande sartén, calienta aceite de oliva over fuego medio. Add cebollas, peppers, y ajo. cocina until softened (5–7 minutes).
3. 3Build the Sauce: Add cumin, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, crushed tomates, y carne broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. 4Combine: Add the shredded carne to the sartén. Simmer everything together para another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. 5Make the Rice: Bring water to a boil, add rice y a pinch de sal. Cover y cocina para 18–20 minutes o until fluffy.
6. 6Toss the Salad: Combine picado en cubos avocados, red cebolla, lima juice, aceite de oliva, sal, y pepper. Gently mix y chill until ready to sirve.
7. 7Assemble: Plate the rice con a hearty scoop de *Ropa Vieja* y a side de avocado salad.