The Authentic Venezuelan Arepa! Arepa Pelúa!🫓

shredded beef

🥗Healthier: pulled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Pulled chicken reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Prepare arepa dough and form into patties.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter until melted.

Cook arepa patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

In another pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant.

Add shredded beef to the pan and season with cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Cook beef mixture for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Slice cooked arepas in half to create pockets.

Stuff each arepa with the beef mixture and cheese.

Top with avocado, tomato, and cilantro.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens