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Shredded Cuban Braised Flank Steak with Seasoned Black Beans & Plantains
Tender shredded flank steak simmered in tomato bell pepper sofrito with black beans and brown rice.
Cuba's national dish redesigned for meal prep. Tender flank steak braised in a rich sofrito of tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and Spanish olives, served over seasoned black beans and rice.
PREP TIME20 min
COOK TIME45 min
BATCH YIELD4 Meals
SHELF LIFE5 Days
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Recipe Ingredients
Interactive Sunday ChecklistRopa Vieja Shredded Beef
Rice & Seasoned Black Beans
Step-by-Step Batch Method
6 Chef Steps- 1
Sear flank steak in an Instant Pot or Dutch oven until browned on both sides.
- 2
Add crushed tomatoes, broth, bell peppers, onions, cumin, oregano, and garlic.
- 3
Pressure cook for 45 minutes (or simmer on stove for 90 minutes) until fork-shredable.
- 4
Shred beef and stir in sliced green olives.
- 5
Divide brown rice and black beans into four meal prep containers.
- 6
Top with generous portions of shredded Ropa Vieja and savory sofrito sauce.
👨🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish
- Green olive salinity: Spanish olives provide essential authentic Cuban acidity and brine.
- Pressure cooker tender: pressure cooking renders flank steak into tender shreds in under an hour.
- Freezer perfection: braised beef in tomato sauce freezes for 4 months without losing flavor.
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