Braised Shredded Beef Stew with Red Beans (Ropa Vieja con Frijoles Colorados)

Photo by Jason Varney
Ingredients
- ½ lb. dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, diced small
- 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbs. cider vinegar
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
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- 2 Tbs. minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves)
- 2 Tbs. minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves)
- 4 Tbs. vegetable oil
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 large Spanish onion, diced small
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 quarts beef stock
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 lb. boneless beef short ribs
- 2 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 2 Tbs. (4 to 6 cloves) Slow-Cooked Garlic
- 5 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced small
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ lb. thick-cut bacon, diced small
- 1 green bell pepper, diced small
- Cooked white rice and/or fried sweet plantains
- 2 Tbs. whole cumin seeds, toasted and ground
Heat 2 Tbs. of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season the meat with salt and pepper. Sear it until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside. Heat the remaining 2 Tbs. oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the bacon, o...
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