Arepas With Beef Brisket

Submitted by clubfoody

"Crispy on the outside and soft & chewy on the inside, these are a great food vessel for sandwiches like Gatira, Pernil or even Beef Brisket... VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLnWMAfHz18"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 arepas

ingredients

• AREPAS

• 3 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, ground
• 3 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons canola oil (or more if needed)

• BEEF BRISKET

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup poblano pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 3 cups beef brisket
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. To make the arepas; Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Portion dough into 6 disks of 4 ½-inches in diameter by ¾-inches thick with slopped edges. If disks crack, add 1 more tablespoons hot water.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. In batches of 3, cook arepas for 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side or until golden brown. Place them on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
4. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until they rise. Remove from the heat and cool for 7 minutes before slicing 2/3rds through forming a pocket. Stuff with beef brisket mixture and grated cheese.
5. To make the beef brisket;.
6. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoons oil. When hot, add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute. Add beef brisket and stir to mix before drizzling on ½ tablespoons olive oil to prevent from sticking. Stir in hot sauce, cover, reduce heat to low and keep warm until needed. Makes 6 arepas.