Shanna's Cuban Old Clothes Flank Steak
3 tsp Serrano chiles, chopped fine
2 lb Flank steak
1 lrg Onion, coarsely chopped
1 x Bay leaf
2 cup Water
1 tsp Salt
20 ml Garlic, chopped fine
2 x Bell peppers, chopped fine
2 tbl Olive oil
4 lrg Tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground cloves
2 x Carrots, diced
Method :
Simmer the steak, half the onion, salt, and the bay leaf in the water for an
hour and a half or until the meat is tender. Remove the steak, strain the
liquid, and reserve the stock. Cut the steak into strips 1/4 inch wide by 2 to 3
inches long.
Saute the remaining onion, chiles, garlic, and bell pepper in the olive oil
until soft. Stir in the tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves, and the carrots. Cook until
the vegetables begin to break down and the mixture is thick.
Add the meat to this sauce along with a cup of the reserved stock and cook until
the meat is thoroughly heated.
Serve with rice