Bongo's Ropa Vieja

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, julienned
• 1 green pepper, julienned
• 1 red pepper, julienned
• 1 1/2 pounds sliced flank steak
• 1 ripe tomato
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• White rice, for serving
• Black beans, for serving
• Fried plantains, for serving

Directions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and saute until translucent. Add steak, tomato, bay leaf, cumin, garlic, and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for 25 minutes.

Serve with white rice, black beans, and sweet fried plantains.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.