Ropa Vieja with Capers
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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4 pounds flank steak, cut with the grain into 6 pieces
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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8 cups water
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2 bay leaves
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2 medium onions, thinly sliced
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2 medium red bell peppers, thinly sliced
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2 medium green bell peppers, thinly sliced
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14 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1/3 cup)
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8 whole cloves
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2 cinnamon sticks
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One 28-ounce can peeled tomatoes in puree, drained and coarsely chopped (4 cups)
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1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
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