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Pabellón criollo recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Venezuela's national dish!
Ingredients
- 400 g black beans
- 300 g rice
- 500 g shredded beef
- 2 plantains
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make Pabellón criollo
- In a large pot, rinse 400 g of black beans and add them with 1.5 liters of water; cook over medium heat until tender, about 1 hour.
- Once the beans are cooking, chop 1 onion and mince 2 garlic cloves, setting them aside for later.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- After the onion is tender, add 500 g of shredded beef, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; cook until the beef is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In another pan, heat oil over medium heat for frying; slice 2 plantains and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Prepare 2 cups of rice according to package instructions, usually about 15-20 minutes until cooked and fluffy.
- Check the black beans; drain any excess liquid once tender, keeping them ready to serve.
- On a plate, serve a portion of rice topped with shredded beef, black beans, and fried plantains to make a delicious meal.
What is Pabellón criollo?
Pabellón criollo is a traditional dish from Venezuela. It takes about 120 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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