Pabellón Criollo Delight (Delicia de Pabellón Criollo)

Delicia de Pabellón Criollo, or Pabellón Criollo Delight, is a traditional Venezuelan dish that combines flavorful shredded beef, black beans, rice, and sweet plantains. This recipe offers a delicious and satisfying taste of Venezuelan cuisine.

Pabellón Criollo Delight (Delicia de Pabellón Criollo)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked black beans
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 ripe plantains, sliced and fried
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Season the shredded beef with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Add the seasoned beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in the diced tomato and beef broth, then simmer for 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
  5. Meanwhile, reheat the black beans and white rice in separate pots.
  6. Once the beef is ready, assemble the dish by placing a serving of rice, black beans, shredded beef, and fried plantains on each plate.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Frying pan Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Delicia de Pabellón Criollo with a side of avocado slices and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, use pre-cooked shredded beef or substitute with shredded chicken for a variation of this traditional dish.

Cost

$20