Arepa pelua

Cook the meat: Place the flank steak in a pot with broth or water and salt

Prep: 35 min
Cook: 1 hr 1 min
Total: 1 hr 36 min
Servings: 5
Hard
Dinner American Vegan Dairy-Free
By Fresh Kitchen Recipes | Published Feb 14, 2026

Ingredients

5 servings
  • 500 g Beef
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 1 whole Red Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 L Beef Stock
  • 2 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 200 g Cheese
  • 1 Pinch Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1

Cook the meat: Place the flank steak in a pot with broth or water and salt. Cook over low heat for about 2 hours, until tender and easy to shred.

2

Shred the meat: Once cooked, drain and shred the meat using two forks.

3

Prepare the vegetables: Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a little oil. Add cumin, oregano, paprika, and salt. Stir in the meat and cook for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.

4

Make the dough: In a bowl, mix the cornmeal with warm water and salt until a soft dough forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

5

Form the arepas: Divide the dough into 6 portions, shape into balls, and flatten into thick discs.

6

Cook: Cook the arepas on a griddle or skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. You can then bake them for a few minutes if you prefer them crispier.

7

Fill: Slice the arepas open on one side, fill with the hot shredded beef, and top with grated cheese.

Tips & Notes

Original recipe from Venezulan cuisine.

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