Cuban Shredded Beef

Shredded beef that is tender and full of flavor, cooked slowly in a savory sauce with Cuban flavors. Great for tacos, sandwiches, or rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions:

Place beef in the slow cooker

In a bowl, mix together beef broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper

Pour mixture over beef

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until beef is tender and shreds easily

Shred beef using two forks, and mix well with the cooking juices

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired