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Ropa Vieja
by heidi whisman
serves: 8
  Mexican slow cooked shredded beef
Ingredients:
  1 tbsp   canola oil
  2 lbs   beef flank steak or roast
  1 cup   beef broth
  2 can   rotel tomatoes with chilies
  1 can   tomato paste
  1 med   onion, diced
  1 med   green pepper
  4 cloves   garlic
  1 tsp   ground cumin
  1 tbsp   fresh cilantro, chopped
  1 tbsp   olive oil
  1 tbsp   white vinegar
Directions:
  Heat canola oil in a skillet over med-high heat
Brown steak on each side
Transfer beef to slow cooker
In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar
Add this mixture to the slow cooker
Cook on low for 10 hours or high for 4 hours
Shred meat and serve with tortillas, over rice, with noodles or on sandwiches.