Ropa Veija

Ropa Vieja!

(for Slow cooker)

Description

It's a South American tangy beef stew, can be spicy if you like.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded & thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin (more to taste)
• 1 can (32 ounce size) crushed tomatoes
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 900g pounds beef
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/3 cup green olives (to put in at the very end)

Intructions

Throw it all in on low for 5-6 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low (until beef is tender and falling apart in strings - hence the name, meaning "old clothes" in spanish). 

Serve with rice or egg noodles.