Ropa Vieja

Use long-grained flank steak (cut to fit your skillet and slow cooker, if necessary) and you’ll achieve the most beautiful mess of “old rags” you’ve ever seen, but a thick chuck roast or any other lesser cut of meat will work fine too.

This is a dish in which browning the meat isn’t strictly necessary, but if you have a bit of extra time in the morning it’ll add another level of flavor: Season the flank steak and brown it in a skillet in a little oil for about 5 minutes total, put i