Ropa Vieja (Old Cloth)

about 3 1/2 lbs chuck roast beef

2 onions, chopped

1 or 2 green peppers, chopped

4 cloves of garlic, chopped

2 cups tomato sauce

1 cup red wine

2 bay leaves

oil, salt, pepper, water

Salt and pepper the meet. In a large pan, brown the meat in a little bit of oil on both sides. Add about 1 cup of water and simmer, covered, until done, about 2 hours. Turn off heat, and allow to cool down, covered, in the pan.

Shread the meat. Add the broth from the pan. In a clean pan, heat some oil. Brown onions and garlic. Add green pepper and cook for a few minutes. Add meat, broth, tomato sauce, wine, bay leaves and salt to taste. Cook for about 1/2 hour. Serve with rice

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