Braised Beef Arepas

Name: Braised Beef Arepas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, small dice; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 jalapeño, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped; 1 packet sugar (1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons cornmeal; 1 pound (3 cups) shredded braised beef; 3 ears of corn, roasted and kernels removed; 2 cups precooked cornmeal (P.A.N.); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 2 cups warm milk; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 3 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup cojita cheese; 1/4 cup cilantro