Pressure Cooker Ropa Vieja

Ingredients: 

• 1.5-2# flank steak

• 2 red bell peppers, julienned

• 2 yellow peppers, julienned

• 1 red onion, julienned

• 1 jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise

• ½ tsp cumin

• 1 T. smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp ground allspice

• ¼ tsp ground clove

• 5 whole springs fresh oregano

• 3 bay leaves

• 5 cloves garlic, rough chop

• 1 can (14-16 oz) crushed tomato, fire roasted if possible

• 1 c. stuffed green olives with pimento, cut in half

• 2 T. capers

• 4 T. tomato paste

• 1 c. chicken stock

Method:

1. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper.  Turn the pressure cooker on to the browning setting and add 1 T. olive oil.  When the oil is hot, brown the flank steak on both sides and remove. 

2. Now add the peppers, onion, jalapeno, cumin, paprika, allspice, clove, oregano, bay leaves, and garlic.  Saute for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.  Then add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, olives, capers and chicken stock.  Stir well to combine.  Then add the flank steak, making sure it is submerged.  Place the top on the pressure cooker and set on high for 50 minutes. 

3. When the timer goes off and the pressure has released, open the pressure cooker and remove the flank steak.  Shred the flank steak on a cutting board using a fork and then return it to the pressure cooker. 

4. Now turn the pressure cooker (with the lid off) on the saute setting and reduce the sauce until it has thickened.  10- 15 minutes.  Serve Immediately.