Ingredients
– 2 pounds chuck beef (cut taller than wider to yield long strands) or flank steak
– 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
– 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 2 teaspoons dried oregano
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
– 2 teaspoons salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 cup dry white wine
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
– 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 large carrot, cut in half
– 1 large celery stalk, cut in half
– 1 cup green olives, rinsed and drained
– 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
– 1/4 cup pimientos, drained
– 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
– 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1-First, pat the beef dry and season it with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat, then brown the beef on all sides and transfer it to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
2-Next, add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the pot and cook over medium heat until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
3-Stir in the garlic and spices 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
4-Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and boil rapidly, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, and 2 bay leaves, then simmer for 5 minutes.
5-Return the beef to the pot along with 1 large carrot cut in half and 1 large celery stalk cut in half. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
6-Remove the carrot, celery, and bay leaves. Shred the beef with forks and return it to the pot.
7-Stir in 1 cup green olives (rinsed and drained), 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (drained), 1/4 cup pimientos (drained), and 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained). Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce, then stir in 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
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🥩 Use chuck roast cut taller than wider for better tenderness and longer shredded strands.
🔥 Sear the beef before slow cooking to enhance flavor.
🍲 Let the dish rest overnight for improved flavor and freeze leftovers for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1026 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
