
Colombian
Almuerzo
A traditional Colombian lunch that features arepas with a hearty beef stew and a refreshing avocado salad. This dish combines deep flavors and textures, offering a delightful culinary experience that represents Colombian culture.
Total Time2 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
hard
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
40
Protein
85
Carbs
25
Fat
10
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cornmeal (for arepas)
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt (for arepas)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- 2Add the cubed flank steak to the pot and browning all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- 3Stir in the diced carrot and bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4Sprinkle in the ground cumin, paprika, and oregano, mixing well to coat the ingredients in the spices.
- 5Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes, bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender, occasionally stirring.
- 6While the stew is cooking, prepare the arepas by mixing the cornmeal, warm water, and salt in a bowl until you form a dough. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- 7Divide your dough into 6 equal balls and flatten each ball into disks about ½ inch thick.
- 8Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat, cooking the arepas for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- 9In a separate bowl, combine diced avocado, sliced red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make a fresh avocado salad. Toss gently to mix.
- 10Once the beef is tender, taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve in bowls alongside the arepas and avocado salad, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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