High Protein Arepa with Shredded Beef

Take your taste buds on a journey with this High Protein Arepa with Shredded Beef, a Latin-inspired comfort food that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. Featuring golden, crispy arepas made from gluten-free arepa flour and stuffed with tender, simmered beef brisket seasoned with aromatic cumin, oregano, and garlic, this recipe delivers on both taste and nutrition. Perfect for a high-protein meal, the combination of juicy shredded beef with sautéed vegetables and savory tomato sauce creates a filling that's rich, hearty, and satisfying. Ready in just over two hours, these arepas are a show-stopping dish for family dinners or meal prep. Serve these perfectly stuffed arepas fresh off the skillet with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a vibrant finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Arepa flour (precooked white cornmeal)
• 2.5 cups Warm water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Beef brisket, shredded
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine arepa flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly add in warm water, mixing with your hands until a dough forms. It should be moist but not sticky.

Step 2

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape them into balls, then flatten each ball into a disc about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the arepas until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.

Step 4

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the diced red bell pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes, until the pepper is soft.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded beef, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water if the mixture becomes too dry.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.

Step 9

To serve, split each arepa in half and fill with a generous portion of the shredded beef mixture.

Step 10

Enjoy your high-protein arepas with shredded beef as a hearty, satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	546.6

Total Fat 46.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2685.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 5.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103.3mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 493.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.7%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 21.3%