Arepa pelua

Name: Arepa pelua
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Venezuela
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

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Ingredients for Arepa pelua

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Beef

500g

Onion

Red Pepper

Garlic

2 cloves

Cumin

1 tsp

Oregano

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Beef Stock

1 L

Water

2 1/2 cups

Salt

Pinch

Cheese

200g

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pinch

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.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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.