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Arepa Pabellón is a venezuela beef favourite that comes together with everyday ingredients and a little patience. Here’s how we make it in our test kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 Corn Arepa Filled With Mozarella Cheese
• 1 Fried Ripe Bananas
• 1 Can Black Beans
• 1 Pico De Gallo Sauce
• 2kg Shredded Meat
• 1 chopped Tomato
• Pinch Salt
• Pinch Pepper

Method

Prepare the meat in a skillet and add salt and pepper to taste, heat the beans over medium heat in a pan, fry or grill the ripe plantains as indicated on its package and cut the tomato into small cubes. Reserve these ingredients until filling.

Preheat the grill or pan and grill the arepa, putting it once on each side until they are golden brown.

With the help of a knife, open it by the edge through the middle, creating a space to fill it with the ripe plantain, the beans, meat and chopped tomato.

Serve with a little pico de gallo or guacamole dip sauce.

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Arepa pelua is a venezuela beef favourite that comes together with everyday ingredients and a little patience. Here’s how we make it in our test kitchen.

Ingredients

• 500g Beef
• 1 Onion
• 1 Red Pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 L Beef Stock
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• Pinch Salt
• 200g Cheese
• Pinch Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

Cook the meat: Place the flank steak in a pot with broth or water and salt. Cook over low heat for about 2 hours, until tender and easy to shred.

Shred the meat: Once cooked, drain and shred the meat using two forks.

Prepare the vegetables: Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a little oil. Add cumin, oregano, paprika, and salt. Stir in the meat and cook for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.

Make the dough: In a bowl, mix the cornmeal with warm water and salt until a soft dough forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Form the arepas: Divide the dough into 6 portions, shape into balls, and flatten into thick discs.

Cook: Cook the arepas on a griddle or skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. You can then bake them for a few minutes if you prefer them crispier.

Fill: Slice the arepas open on one side, fill with the hot shredded beef, and top with grated cheese.

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