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Venezuelan Shredded Beef Arepas with Carne Mechada
These Venezuelan Shredded Beef Arepas with Carne Mechada combine 2 classic Venezuelan dishes. We use flavorful flank steak cooked to perfect juicy tenderness to fill our grilled arepas.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Venezuelan
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 Pound flank steak
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
Sauce
- 2 Cups beef broth
- 2 Cups water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- tomato diced
- 8 Ounce tomato sauce
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 Jalapeño diced
Instructions
- Cut flank steak into 4 pieces. Heat oil over medium-high seat. Brown the flank steak in the oil then add the onion and stir.
- Add in the 2 cups water and 2 cups beef broth then add enough water to just cover the meat.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 2 hours. Remove meat from the beef broth and shred. Reserve the cooking liquid
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan with high sides over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 min until the onions are soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Mix well. Add the shredded meat and 2 cups of the reserved beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 min.
- Prepare the arepas per package instructions. Grill on a hot grill over direct heat, or cook in a well oiled cast iron or heavy bottom pan until the top and bottom are nicely browned and the arepas are cooked through.
- Halve the arepas and fill with the carne macheda.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1177mg
(49%)
Potassium
1055mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1248IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1177mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1055mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1248IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.