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Ropa Vieja (aka Cuban Style Shredded Beef)

"Slowly braised beef in a tasty Cuban style sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, olives and capers!..."

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds beef (flank, chuck, brisket, etc.)
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cup green olives (optionally sliced)
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lime juice)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
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