Ropa Veija

My Husband adores Cuban food so for our aniversary I made this recipe and he loved it.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 8 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  lbs beef flank steak
• 1  cup beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  small onion, sliced
• 1  green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2  cups green olives, halved
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

1. 1.Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
2. 2.Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then add the onion,olives bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and vinegar. Stir until well blended. Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours. When ready to serve, shred meat and serve with tortillas or rice.