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Arepas with Shredded Beef and Avocado Salsa

1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @anasofiafehn5 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • flank steak (cut into large pieces)Meat700 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices3 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices2 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • canned tomatoes (crushed)Pantry400 g
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • beef tallow (or neutral oil)Pantry30 g
  • masarepa (precooked corn flour)Grains300 g
  • butter (softened)Dairy30 g
  • warm waterBeverages350 ml
  • avocado (peeled and pitted)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (for the salsa)Produce2 pieces
  • green bell pepper (for the salsa, roughly chopped)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (fresh)Produce20 g
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry45 ml
  • white vinegarPantry15 ml
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

766kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
36 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the beef

    • Heat the beef tallow in a pan over high heat.
    • Season the flank steak with salt and black pepper.
    • Sear the beef on all sides until well browned, then set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Build the beef stew

    • In the same pan, sauté the onion, green bell pepper and garlic until softened.
    • Stir in the cumin, oregano and tomato paste and cook briefly.
    • Add the canned tomatoes and the bay leaf, then return the beef to the pan.
    Step 2

  3. Braise the beef

    • Cover and simmer over low heat until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
    • Shred the beef with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
    Step 3

  4. Make the arepa dough

    • Mix the masarepa, salt and warm water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.
    • Work in the butter and rest the dough briefly.
    • Shape the dough into equal discs.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the arepas

    • Cook the arepas in a lightly greased pan over medium heat until golden on both sides and cooked through.
    Step 5

  6. Make the avocado salsa

    • Blend the avocado, garlic, green bell pepper, cilantro, salt, black pepper, olive oil, white vinegar and lime juice.
    • Add a splash of water if needed to loosen the salsa.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble

    • Split the warm arepas open and fill them with the shredded beef.
    • Top with the avocado salsa and serve.
    Step 7
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