Cuban Style Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)

• 1 lb flank steak (very common to find in your local grocery store)

• 1 medium onion

• 2 large cloves of garlic

• 1/2 bell pepper (color of your choice)

• 1 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tbs black pepper

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tbs powder chicken base

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 tbs white distilled vinegar

• 1 1/2 tbs vegetable oil

 Accompany with fluffy Jasmine rice