Name: Arepa pelua
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Venezuela
Ingredients: 500 g Beef; 1 Onion; 1 Red Pepper; 2 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 l Beef Stock; 2 1/2 cup Water; pinch Salt; 200 g Cheese; pinch Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Method

7 steps · 39 min

01
Cook the Beef
Place the flank steak in a pot with beef stock (or water) and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat for about 2 hours, until the meat is very tender and easy to shred.
02
Shred the Beef
Once the beef is cooked, drain it and use two forks to shred it into fine strands.
03
Season the Beef
In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and garlic in a pinch of extra virgin olive oil until softened. Stir in the cumin, oregano, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
Add the shredded beef to the pan, tossing it with the sautéed vegetables and spices. Cook for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
04
Mix Arepa Dough
In a bowl, combine the cornmeal with 2 1/2 cups warm water and a pinch of salt. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
05
Shape Arepas
Divide the dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it into thick discs.
06
Cook Arepas
Cook the arepas on a griddle or skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
For a crispier exterior, you can bake them for a few minutes after griddling.
07
Fill and Serve
Carefully slice each arepa open along one side, creating a pocket. Fill generously with the hot shredded beef, then top with grated cheese.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	570kcal	28%
Fat	39.3g	56%
Carbohydrate	8.9g	3%
of which sugars

Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens1 present · 3 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Milk	Contains
Gluten	May contain

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