How To: Make Ropa Vieja (shredded beef)

This video will show you how to make Ropa Vieja, also known as Shredded Beef. Follow these easy steps to make Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef): You will need: 3 lbs flank steak 12 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 large onions diced 1 large green bell pepper, cored seeded and diced 1 large red bell pepper, cored seeded and diced 4 tablespoons crushed garlic 2-15 ounce cans tomato sauce pinch of cumin powder 2 tablespoons oregano 1 cup vino seco (dry white wine) 1-15 ounce can sweet early peas (low sodium) 1-4 ounce bottle diced pimentos, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste Place the beef in a large pot and boil. Allow to cool and shred. Add the rest of the ingredients into a large pot along with the shredded beef. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.