Cuisine : Pabellón Criollo - steps to make this Venezuelan dish

 

"Pabellón Criollo" is a traditional Venezuelan dish that typically consists of shredded beef, black beans, rice, and fried plantains. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide on how to prepare Pabellón Criollo:

### Ingredients:

#### For Shredded Beef:

- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak

- 1 onion, chopped

- 1 bell pepper, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 cup beef broth

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

#### For Black Beans:

- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- Salt and pepper to taste

#### For Rice:

- 2 cups white rice

- 4 cups water

- Salt to taste

#### For Fried Plantains:

- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced

- Vegetable oil for frying

- Salt to taste

### Instructions:

#### Shredded Beef:

1. Season the steak with salt and pepper.

2. In a large pot or pressure cooker, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

3. Sear the steak until browned on all sides.

4. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.

5. Pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

6. Shred the beef using two forks. Season to taste.

#### Black Beans:

1. In a separate pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.

2. Add cooked or canned black beans (drained and rinsed).

3. Stir in ground cumin and season with salt and pepper.

4. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

#### Rice:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

#### Fried Plantains:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Fry plantain slices until golden brown on both sides.

3. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.

#### Assembling Pabellón Criollo:

1. Plate a serving of rice.

2. Top with a portion of black beans.

3. Add a generous serving of shredded beef.

4. Arrange fried plantains on the side.

5. Serve and enjoy your Pabellón Criollo!

Feel free to adjust quantities and seasonings based on your preferences. This dish showcases a delightful combination of flavors and textures.