Venezuelan Creole Pavilion
Experience the flavors of Venezuela with this delicious main dish that combines seasoned beans, succulent shredded meat, fluffy white rice, and sweet plantains, all plated harmoniously together.
Please Rate this Recipe
Equipment
- Large pot (for beans and meat)
- Frying pan
- Large cauldron or skillet (for meat seasoning)
- Pressure cooker (optional)
- Meat thermometer (optional)
- Cutting board and knife
- Strainer (for rinsing beans)
- Bowls for preparation and serving
- Stirring utensils
- Meat shredder or two forks
Ingredients
Black Bean Soup:
- 2 cups black beans
- 5 cups water
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 cup white onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 6 sweet peppers finely chopped
- ½ cup red pepper chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bunch oriander (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups water
Shredded Meat:
- 1 kg skirt or flank steak
- 1 onion halved
- 1 sweet pepper deseeded
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 cups water
- 1 tbsp salt
Seasoning for the Shredded Meat:
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ cup chives chopped
- 1 cup sweet pepper chopped
- 1 cup red pepper cubed
- 1 cup tomato grated
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp pepper
- Salt to taste
White Rice:
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 cups water (adjust according to type of rice and altitude)
- 2 sweet peppers
- 1 tsp salt
Fried Plantains:
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup oil
Additional Optional Sides:
- Avocado slices
- Arepas
- Fried white cheese
- Fried egg
Instructions
Black Bean Soup:
- Clean and rinse beans. Soak them in water, removing impurities.2 cups black beans
- In a pot, cook beans with water and baking soda for 90 minutes or until soft. If using a pressure cooker, adjust time accordingly.5 cups water, ½ tsp baking soda
- Sauté onions and garlic in oil until transparent, then add sweet peppers and paprika. Season with cumin, salt, and coriander.4 tbsp oil, 1 cup white onion, 4 cloves garlic, 6 sweet peppers, ½ cup red pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1 bunch oriander, 1 tsp salt
- Combine beans with the seasoning mixture, add water, and cook for another 30 minutes.2 cups water
Shredded Meat:
- Clean the meat, cutting excess fat.1 kg skirt or flank steak
- Boil meat with onion, garlic, and sweet pepper in water for about 45 minutes or until tender.1 onion, 1 sweet pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 5 cups water
- Remove and shred meat, reserving a cup of broth.
- In a cauldron, sauté seasonings starting with onions, chives, and garlic followed by sweet pepper, paprika, and tomato.1 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp oil, 1 cup onion, 5 cloves garlic, ½ cup chives, 1 cup sweet pepper, 1 cup red pepper, 1 cup tomato
- Mix shredded meat with the seasonings, broth, and remaining ingredients, and simmer for 15 minutes.2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp pepper, Salt to taste
White Rice:
- Following manufacturer's guidelines, cook rice flavored with sweet peppers to get fluffy and aromatic white rice.2 cups white rice
- Sauté rice in oil, add water, peppers, and salt. Cook until the rice is soft.2 tbsp oil, 4 cups water, 2 sweet peppers, 1 tsp salt
Fried Plantains:
- Cut bananas into slices.3 large ripe bananas
- Fry in oil on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.1 cup oil
Serving:
- On a plate, add beans, shredded meat, rice, and surround with plantain slices. Add avocado slices.Avocado slices
- Optionally, serve beans in a separate bowl and accompany with additional sides.Arepas, Fried white cheese, Fried egg
Nutrition
Serving: 425gCalories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 40gFat: 20gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 1500mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10g
Did You Like This Recipe?Take a picture and mention us on Pintrest @HispanicFoodNetwork or tag it with #hispanic_food_network! Don't forget to subscribe to our email list for more recipes!