Ropa Vieja (Cuban Beef)

Ingredients

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

1. 1
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
2. 2
   Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended.
3. 3
   Cover and cook on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.
4. 4
   Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.