2 pounds flank steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bell peppers (red and green)
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon olive brine
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Start by trimming any excess fat from the flank steak and cut it into large chunks.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and brown on all sides.
Remove the meat from the pot and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add more oil if needed, then toss in onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
Return the beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, olive brine, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together well.
Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Once cooked, carefully remove the beef from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir it into the sauce.
After letting it sit for about 10 minutes, serve your Ropa Vieja over rice with black beans on the side.