Ropa Vieja

By vail28

Ingredients

• FOR SAUCE:
• 2 lbs. brisket
• 1 spring parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 large onions, quartered
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 carrot, chunks
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. peppercorns
• 1 green pepper, roasted
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. salt
• pepper
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 2-3 T. EVOO
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 c tomato sauce
• 1/2 c beef broth
• 1/2 c sweet sherry
• 1 T white wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Cover meat with water and add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce to low and simmer covered 2 hours. Reserve 1/2 c broth.

For sauce, mash garlic, salt, pepper and oregano into paste. Set aside.

Saute onion, reduce to med-low and add garlic paste and bay leaf. Cook 2 minutes and add tomato sauce, broth, sherry and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes. Add shredded meat and roaster green pepper. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.