Ropa Vieja with Red Beans and Rice New Orleans Style

Ingredients

• 1 pouch per 2 people of Carolina® Ready-to-Heat Red Beans & Rice
• 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (red preferred)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
• 1/4 cup beef broth or water
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• black pepper
• Optional: splash of white wine or apple cider vinegar
• Optional garnish: chopped cilantro or parsley