Ropa Vieja {Cuban Shredded Beef}

INGREDIENTS

to 2 1/2 pounds beef flank steak

packets Sazon Goya or 1 1/4 teaspoons plus 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoning salt (separated)

1 tbsp

peanut or canola oil plus 1 teaspoon (separated)

large green pepper (seeded, stemmed, and diced)

large onion (trimmed of root and blossom ends, peeled, and diced)

4 cloves

garlic (peeled and minced)

1 can

petite diced tomatoes in their juices (28 ounces)

1 cup

beef broth

1 cup

dry red wine

1 tsp

kosher salt plus a pinch (separated)

1/2 tsp

coarse ground black pepper

jar green olives with pimientos (5.75 ounces or thereabouts, drained and cut in half)

jar capers (2 ounces, drained and rinsed)

1 cup

golden raisins (If omitting, add 2 tablespoons sugar., optional)

hot cooked rice or noodles

cilantro or parsley and fresh lime wedges for garnish (optional)