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.
2
Preheat the grill or pan and grill the arepa, putting it once on each side until they are golden brown.
3
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.
4
Serve with a little pico de gallo or guacamole dip sauce.
Chef's Secrets
"Don't over-crowd the pan when searing meat to ensure a nice crust."
"Always taste your food and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) at different stages."
"Let meat rest for at least 5-10 minutes after cooking to retain its juices."
"Prep all your ingredients (mise en place) before you start the heat."
Technique
Watch the process in motion
Nutrition
225kcal Calories
30g Protein
75g Carbs
18g Fat
* Calculations are estimations based on average ingredient weight