Carne Desmechada o Ropa Vieja Recipe (Shredded Beef)

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 2 pounds flank steak
• 9 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups diced tomato