Venezuelan Arepas with Shredded Beef

Name: Venezuelan Arepas with Shredded Beef
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
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These tasty Venezuelan arepas with shredded beef are a classic of Latin American cuisine you cannot miss! Prepared with arepa dough stuffed with a mouthwatering combination of shredded skirt steak, cilantro, cumin, bell peppers, and wine, these arepas de carne mechada are best served with guasacaca, Venezuela’s version of guacamole prepared with ají, avocado, onion, and cilantro. You’ll love it!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 27-11-2020

Preparation

40 mins

Low

For the shredded beef: In a skillet, heat oil and fry onion until translucent. Add shredded beef, season with salt and pepper, and fry. Add bell peppers, cumin, cilantro, and wine. Let alcohol evaporate and pour beef broth. Cook for 10 minutes. For the arepas: In a bowl, mix flour, water, oil, and salt. Knead until the dough is not sticky, and let rest covered for 5 minutes to keep it from drying out. Form 8 small arepa dough balls and flatten to 0.7-inch thickness. On a griddle, cook arepas until brown on both sides. Set aside. For assembling the arepas with shredded beef: On a chopping board, cut open arepas crosswise with a knife. Set aside. In a blender, combine avocado, ajíes, onion, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, oil, and lime. Blend until smooth and season with salt. Serve Venezuelan arepas with shredded beef on a chopping board with guasacaca on the side.