Ropa Vieja Stew with smoked paprika

Method

1. Start by prepping your olive oil, garlic, yellow onion so the cooking goes quickly.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat up, add the ropa vieja, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Stir in the tomato paste along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Taste and adjust, then finish with a handful of herbs right before serving.
6. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.