Harissa Ropa Vieja Stew

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: olive oil, garlic, yellow onion and set within reach of the stove.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the yellow onion in a little butter until translucent.
3. Add the ropa vieja and let it harissa, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Stir in the zucchini along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened and glossy.
6. Taste and adjust, then finish with a squeeze of lemon right before serving.
7. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.