Arepa Pabellón

Ingredients

• 4 arepas
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 lb shredded beef
• 15 oz black beans
• 2 ripe plantains
• 1 tomato
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup pico de gallo (optional)
• ¼ cup guacamole (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare the shredded beef in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
2. Heat the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
3. Fry or grill the ripe plantains until golden and tender, then slice them into bite-sized pieces.
4. Finely dice the tomato for the pico de gallo or as a fresh topping.
5. Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Grill the arepas for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
6. Carefully slice each arepa horizontally along one edge, creating a pocket.
7. Fill each arepa with shredded beef, black beans, ripe plantains, and diced tomato.
8. Serve immediately, optionally with pico de gallo or guacamole on the side.