I make this dish, once a year, for my brothers birthday. He requests the same menu, and we all love him for it ❤️ Ropa Vieja, Carne Ripiada, Carne Mechada, Shredded Beef Part 1: tenderizing 8 lbs beef flank 2 garlic cloves to brown 3 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning ½ red onion 4 garlic cloves Part 2: the stew 4 tbsp achiote oil 8 garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 cup sofrito 2 chicken bouillon cubes ½ cup tomato paste 4 cups of the reserved pressure cooker liquid 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning 1 tbsp oregano 1 cap of vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 red bell pepper 1 cubanelle pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 red onion Cilantro for garnish
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