Carne Esmechada

== Ingredients ==
* 675 g / 1½ lb beef steak (e.g. rump, sirloin)
* 3 bay leaves
* water or stock
* 2 tbsp oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 4 garlic cloves, chopped
* 1 green (sweet pepper), de-seeded and chopped
* 6 tomatoes, chopped
* salt
* ½ tsp wine vinegar
* 1 tbsp adobo
== Directions ==
# Place meat in a large saucepan together with the bay leaves, cover with water or stock, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until very tender.
# Remove the beef from the pan and when cool enough to handle, shred into pieces.
# Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
# Add the peppers, tomatoes, salt, vinegar, adobo and shredded meat, mix well and bring to the boil.
# Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
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