Ropa Vieja with Plantains

Ropa Vieja with Plantains

Ingredients

• 1 2 lb flank steak
• 2 tablespoons “Beef/Pork Seasoning”
• 1 28-ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 serrano pepper, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ cup pitted green olives
• 2 plantains, cut on a bias
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• Coconut oil, for frying

Directions

1. Season flank steak with “Beef/Pork Seasoning”, oregano, and cumin.
2. Sear on each side for about 30 seconds in hot pan.
3. Remove and put in a slow cooker.
4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook on high for 4 hours.
5. Remove beef and shred.
6. Return to slow cooker and cook for another 15 minutes.
7. Fry your plantains until golden brown.
8. Remove and serve the ropa vieja with the fried plantains and cilantro.