Ropa Vieja

Ingredients

• For Seasoning the Meat
• 3 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 4-5 large chunks (1588 g)
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning (4.9 ml)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (4.9 ml)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (4.9 ml)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (4.9 ml)
• 1 tsp paprika (4.9 ml)
• 1 packet (1.4 ounces) sazón con culantro y achiote
• For Ropa Vieja
• 2 Tbsp olive oil (29.6 ml)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 4 small bell peppers, sliced (various colors)
• 8-9 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tsp dried oregano (14.8 ml)
• 3 tsp ground cumin (14.8 ml)
• 3 tsp paprika (14.8 ml)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika (9.9 ml)
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves (1.2 ml)
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice (0.6 ml)
• 1 cup dry white wine (237 ml)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 4 Tbsp tomato paste (59.1 ml)
• 1 cup chicken broth (237 ml)
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup pimento-stuffed olives (177 ml)
• 1/4 cup capers, drained (59.1 ml)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish