Ingredients
– 2 pounds chuck beef for longer strands (cut taller than wide; flank steak as an alternative)
– 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
– 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
– 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
– 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
– 4 cloves garlic minced
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 2 teaspoons dried oregano
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 2 teaspoons sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup dry white wine
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1 can (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes
– 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 large carrot cut in half
– 1 large celery stalk cut in half
– 1 cup green olives rinsed and drained
– 1/2 cup roasted red peppers drained
– 1/4 cup pimientos drained
– 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
– 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1-Begin by browning the beef to lock in juices, then caramelize the onions and bell peppers for that deep, savory base.
2-First, prepare your ingredients: slice the onions and bell peppers thinly, mince the garlic, and trim the chuck beef.
3-Sear the beef in a hot pan for 4-5 minutes per side to build flavor.
4-Next, in the same pan, sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes, before adding spices and deglazing with white wine.
5-Then, add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and bay leaves, simmering briefly.
6-Return the beef along with carrot and celery, cover, and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours until tender.
7-After that, remove the vegetables and bay leaves, shred the beef, and mix in the finishing vegetables like olives and capers, simmering uncovered for 30 minutes to thicken.
8-Stir in Freshness at the End
Finally, add chopped parsley and adjust seasoning to taste for a fresh finish.
Last Step:
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🕐 Make this dish a day ahead for deeper, more developed flavors – it tastes even better reheated
❄️ This recipe freezes beautifully for up to 3 months – portion it in airtight containers for easy meals
🍖 Try bone-in pork shoulder or chicken thighs as alternative proteins for different flavor profiles
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg