A plate of ropa vieja, with rice, maduros and avocado, is a love language ❤️ Part 1: tenderizing 8 lbs beef flank 2 garlic cloves to brown 3 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning ½ red onion 4 garlic cloves   Part 2: the stew 4 tbsp achiote oil 8 garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 cup sofrito 2 chicken bouillon cubes ½ cup tomato paste 4 cups of the reserved pressure cooker liquid 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning 1 tbsp oregano 1 cap of vinegar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 red bell pepper 1 cubanelle pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 red onion Cilantro for garnish #atasteofmichelle #bigmamacooks #carnemechada #carneripiada #ropavieja #shreddedbeef