Ropa Vieja - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Beef Stock
1 c. Water
12 Whole Peppercorns
4 Cloves Garlic, crushed
2 Bay Leaves
3 lb. Flank Steak or Chuck Roast
1 1/2 tsp. Ground Chili Peppers
1/4 c. Oil
1 large Onion, thinly sliced
2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
1 can (16 oz.) Whole Tomatoes, or 4 lg. Fresh Tomatoes
Salt & Pepper
Flour Tortillas
Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Preparation

In a pot large enough to hold the beef; bring stock, water, peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves to a boil.
Add beef and return to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until tender.
Remove from heat and cool in broth.
When cool enough, shred the meat with your fingers.