Description
A delicious Venezuelan dish featuring tender shredded beef served with rice and beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the flank steak on all sides until a rich brown crust forms, about 5 minutes. Remove the steak and set it aside.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring for about a minute.
- Return the seared flank steak to the pot, pour in the beef stock, and add the bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for around 2 hours.
- Once the beef is fork-tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Mix the shredded beef back into the pot with the sauce.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, warm the black beans over medium heat and stir in the lime juice.
- To assemble, place a scoop of rice in a bowl, top with shredded beef, and add a side of black beans. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Ensure the beef is fork-tender for easy shredding.
- Rinsing the rice helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Venezuelan Shredded Beef with Rice and Beans