Best Ropa Vieja Recipe: My Authentic Cuban Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 3 pounds (1.36 kg) beef flank steak or chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1.5 cups / 210g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon / 3g)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 (15 ounce / 425g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce / 227g) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive brine, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup (approx. 85g) pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup (approx. 10g) fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish