Arepas with Carne Mechada and fresh Guasacaca

Name: Arepas with Carne Mechada and fresh Guasacaca
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 500g flank steak; 6 cups beef stock; 2 onions; 8 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 green pepper; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup pasata; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 white onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 handful coriander; 1 handful parsley; 1/2 jalapeño; 1/2 avocado; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp water; 2 pinches salt; 2½ cups lukewarm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups pre-cooked yellow cornmeal (pan); Shredded Mozzarella; coriander (for garnish)

15 steps

Prep:30minCook:4h

Some of the finest street food from South America.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:30:59 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories539.3 kcal (27%)

Total Fat15.4 g (22%)

Carbs65.2 g (25%)

Sugars5.3 g (6%)

Protein34 g (68%)

Sodium1235.4 mg (62%)

Fiber4.2 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Begin with making the Carne Mechada. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. In a hot pan sear on both sides to form a nice crust. In a sauce pan add 1 onion (quartered), 4 cloves of garlic, the steak and 6 cups of beef broth. Throw in 2 bay leaves and put onto boil. Once boiling, turning down to a simmer and place a lid on. Leave for 3 hours.

Step 2

Now for the Guasacaca, simply add all of the listed ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.

Step 3

Once the steak has simmered for 3 hours, removed from the broth but make sure to only discard the vegetables. You need the broth later on.

Step 4

Using two forks, shred the beef.

Step 5

Then dice the remaining onion, garlic and green pepper.

Step 6

Get a pan on a medium high heat and a tbsp of olive oil. Add the onions and sauté for a couple of minutes. Then add the peppers and garlic, sauté for a further 1-2 minutes and then add the steak. Mix well and add the oregano, Worcestershire sauce, pasata and the left over beef broth (2 cups). Leave to simmer on low whilst you prepare the Arepas.

Step 7

In a mix bowl, add the water and salt. Stir well and then add the cornmeal. Using your hands mix together well for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Then cover and leave for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Then shape into even size patties about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 9

Pre heat the oven to 180c/350f.

Step 10

In a pan on a medium low heat, add 1/2 tbsp of oil (canola, sunflower etc). Once it comes up to temperature, carefully place the Arepas into the pan.

Step 11

Fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and then flip and repeat for the other side.

Step 12

Place on a wire rack and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Remove and let them cool.