Arepa Pabellón
The Arepa Pabellón is a vibrant Venezuelan dish that layers crispy fried plantains, shredded beef, creamy black beans, and fresh cheese between a golden arepa. Each bite delivers a satisfying contrast of textures—crunchy plantains, tender meat, and a gooey, melty center—while the savory-sweet balance of the plantains and the rich, seasoned beef create a deeply satisfying flavor profile. This dish is worth making for its bold, homey appeal and its ability to bring the warmth of Venezuelan comfort food to the table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Corn Arepa Filled With Mozarella Cheese2
- Fried Ripe Bananas1
- Black Beans1 Can
- Pico De Gallo Sauce1
- Shredded Meat2kg
- Tomato1 chopped
- SaltPinch
- PepperPinch
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
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.
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