Ropa vieja #1

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFlank steak, previously used to make stock, i.e. boiled
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1eachYellow onion, cut in 1/2 and then into thin strips
3eachesCloves of garlic, seriously mashed
1eachBell pepper (whatever color you prefer), julienned
each2 c. tomato sauce (depending how soupy you like this)
1teaspoonSalt
1eachBay leaf
½cupDry white wine or sherry (sherry's better)
Pimentos (for garnish...if y'wanna)

Directions

Heat the oil in a biggish skillet at med. heat. Add garlic and stir until tender add onion and when they are clear add the bell pepper.

When THAt starts going limp ad everything else and simmer slowly, stirring occasionally for another 20 min. or so. Subj: Actually, it's ROPA VIEJA