Vaca Frita Pan-Fried Shredded Beef Patties

• Ropa Vieja (page 52), made without the Cuban Creole Sauce
• 1 cup Mojito Marinade (page 164)
• Olive oil for frying
• Black Beans & Rice (page 120)

1. Pour the Mojito Marinade into the Ropa Vieja in the pan with the braising liquid, and mix it all up.
2. Let the meat soak up all those good flavors for at least 4 hours.
3. Grab one handful of shredded meat at a time, squeeze out as much of the marinade as you can, and shape the meat into a flattened patty about the size of your palm.
4. Cover the bottom of a large skillet with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of oil, and get it heated up over medium.
5. Add the patties and fry a few at a time in the oil, cooking them til crispy and richly browned on each side.
6. Watch them carefully so they dont burn.
7. Slide the fried patties onto a plate and serve em up with Black Beans & Rice.

vieja, marinade, olive oil, black beans

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vaca-frita-pan-fried-shredded-beef-patties-389123 (may not work)