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Venezuelan Pepito

Cultural Context

Originating from Venezuela, Pepito is a beloved street food that showcases the country's love for grilled meats and fresh ingredients. Traditionally, it features marinated steak served in a crusty bread roll, often accompanied by a variety of toppings like avocado and cheese. This dish reflects the vibrant culinary culture of Venezuela and has gained popularity in other Latin American countries, with each region adding its unique twist.

VenezuelanVEmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
300 g carne de res
300 g pollo
200 g chuletas ahumadas
pan canilla o baguette
jamón
queso tipo dambo
queso duro rallado
2 huevos
tocineta laminada
ketchup
mostaza
mayonesa
1 diente de ajo
papas al hilo
sal
comino
orégano
pimienta
salsa de soya

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

French bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain adds fiber, while baguette is a budget-friendly option.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and lower in calories, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

1

Introduce 300 g of carne de res and 300 g of pollo into a bowl.

2

Season the meats with salt, a pinch of comino, orégano, and a bit of salsa de soya; mix well.

3

Add 200 g of chuletas ahumadas to the mixture and set aside.

4

Prepare a salsa de tocineta by blending 2 slices of tocineta with enough mayonesa until smooth.

5

Prepare a salsa de ajo by blending 1 diente de ajo with mayonesa until well combined.

6

Cut the pan canilla or baguette in half and place it in a steam basket over boiling water to warm it up.

7

Heat oil in a skillet and add the seasoned carne mixture; cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8

In a separate skillet, cook the tocineta until crispy without adding oil.

9

Once the carne is cooked, assemble the Pepito by placing the meats in the warmed baguette.

10

Top with jamón, queso tipo dambo, queso duro rallado, and the salsas (ketchup, mustard, and garlic mayo).

11

Add papas al hilo as a topping according to preference.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicing

Equipment Needed

bowlsteam basketskilletblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

PepitoVenezuelan Steak Sandwich

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