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arepas with beef brisket

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Crispy on the outside and soft & chewy on the inside, these are a great food vessel for sandwiches like Gatira, Pernil or even Beef Brisket...

yield 6 arepas
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For arepas with beef brisket

  • AREPAS
  • 3 c
    hot water (between 130-135ºf)
  • 1 tsp
    ground himalayan sea salt
  • 3 c
    white masarepa (pre-cooked white corn meal), such as goya or p.a.n.
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil, or more if needed
  • BEEF BRISKET
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 c
    red onions, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    poblano peppers, chopped
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 to 3 1/2 c
    beef brisket
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce such as cholula®, or more to taste
  • 3/4 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated

How To Make arepas with beef brisket

  • 1
    To make arepas; In a large bowl, add water and salt; stir until salt is dissolved. Gradually add cornmeal, mixing with fingers to break up any lumps. If mixture gets too hard to mix, add 1 tbsp. hot water. Cover with a moist towel and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • 3
    Portion dough into 6 disks of 4 ½-inches in diameter by ¾-inches thick with slopped edges. If disks crack, add 1 more tbsp. hot water.
  • 4
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. In batches of 3, cook arepas for 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side or until golden brown. Place them on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
  • 5
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until they rise. Remove from the heat and cool for 7 minutes before slicing 2/3rds through forming a pocket. Stuff with beef brisket mixture and grated cheese
  • 6
    To make beef brisket; In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp. oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute. Add beef brisket and stir to mix before drizzling on ½ tbsp. olive oil to prevent from sticking. Stir in hot sauce, cover, reduce heat to low and keep warm until needed. Makes 6 arepas.
  • 7
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLnWMAfHz18
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