Ropa Vieja

Ingredients

• 1 kg ground beef
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 1 zucchini
• 1 chili pepper
• 2 tomatoes
• 2 shallots
• 1 liter beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion in oil until translucent, then add the ground beef and cook until well done.
2. Add the carrots, zucchini, chili pepper, tomatoes, and shallots, and cook for a few minutes.
3. Pour in the beef broth, add chili powder, vinegar, black pepper, and salt, and stir well.
4. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over medium heat for about 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
5. Let it cool a bit, then use a spoon to shred the meat to achieve the traditional Ropa Vieja consistency.
6. Serve hot with rice or potatoes.