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Pabellón Criollo

Name: Pabellón Criollo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients: 800 g Beef flank; 350 g Black beans (soaked overnight); 350 g Long-grain rice; 2 pieces Plantain (ripe, black-skinned); 2 pieces Onion; 2 pieces Bell pepper; 5 cloves Garlic; 400 g Tomatoes; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 80 ml Vegetable oil; To taste Salt and pepper

Pabellón Criollo is a classic Venezuelan main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef flank, Black beans (soaked overnight), Long-grain rice, Plantain (ripe, black-skinned), Onion, Bell pepper, Garlic, Tomatoes, Ground cumin and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Venezuelan cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Asado Negro.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 30 minCook: 150 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Beef flank800 g
Black beans (soaked overnight)350 g
Long-grain rice350 g
Plantain (ripe, black-skinned)2 pieces
Onion2 pieces
Bell pepper2 pieces
Garlic5 cloves
Tomatoes400 g
Ground cumin1 tsp
Vegetable oil80 ml
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1♨️ Boil

Boil the beans with half the onion and some garlic until soft, an hour to ninety minutes. Salt at the end.

Step 2🍲 Simmer

Simmer the beef whole in salted water for an hour and twenty minutes. Lift it out and cool it enough to handle.

Step 3

Pull the meat into threads along the grain. Across the grain it shreds into crumbs.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Fry the remaining onion, pepper and garlic, add the tomatoes and cumin, then the meat, and stew twenty minutes with a ladle of the broth.

Step 5

Cook the rice loose, without butter or spice; here it is the neutral part.

Step 6🍳 Fry

Slice the plantain on the diagonal and fry over medium heat until caramel on both sides.

Step 7

Build the plate in sectors: rice, beans, meat and plantain side by side, unmixed.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pabellón Criollo carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown beef flank in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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