Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban dish)

Try this recipe compliments of HUGS. HUGS is a home-grown nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive long-term support services for Hawaii’s families, from initial diagnosis of a child’s life-threatening illness through treatment and beyond.

• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (with seeds)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
• 2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 green each), sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives, plus 1 tablespoon brine from jar