Arepa Pabellón
If you've got corn arepa filled with mozarella cheese, fried ripe bananas and black beans, you're most of the way to this Venezuela beef: about 50 minutes of cooking across 5 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Prepare the meat in a skillet and add salt and pepper to taste, heat the beans over medium heat in a pan, fry or grill the ripe plantains as indicated on its package and cut the tomato into small cubes.
- Reserve these ingredients until filling.
- Preheat the grill or pan and grill the arepa, putting it once on each side until they are golden brown.
- With the help of a knife, open it by the edge through the middle, creating a space to fill it with the ripe plantain, the beans, meat and chopped tomato.
- Serve with a little pico de gallo or guacamole dip sauce.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Frying pan / skillet · Pan
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Arepa Pabellón
- Venezuelan Arepas Side
- Venezuelan Coconut Chicken Chicken
- Cassava pizza Pork
- Oatmeal pancakes Breakfast
Tips & common questions
How long does Arepa Pabellón take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Arepa Pabellón vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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