Arepa de Queso con Carne Mechada (Colombian Cheese and Shredded Beef Sandwich)
A traditional Colombian sandwich made with crispy arepas, melted cheese, and tender shredded beef.
Ingredients
Proteins
- 500g beef shin or beef brisket
- 250g shredded chicken breast
Produce
- 2 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 medium tomato
- 2 cucumbers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Grains
- 500g maize flour (arepa mix)
Dairy
- 250g melted cheese (queso fresco or mozzarella)
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
Arepa de Queso con Carne Mechada Sauce (if applicable)
Mix the following:
- 250g melted butter or margarine
- 125g mayonnaise
Recipe Steps
1. Marinating the Beef
Combine beef shin, onions, garlic, tomato, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Shredding the Chicken
Shred the chicken breast into thin strips. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Cooking the Beef
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the beef from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4. Cooking the Shredded Chicken
Add vegetable oil to the same skillet used for the beef. Cook shredded chicken until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Assembling the Arepa
Divide maize flour into two equal parts. Gradually add warm water, kneading until a dough forms. Divide dough into four equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball slightly into an arepa shape using a rolling pin or your hands.
6. Frying the Arepas
Heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Generated by: ollama-llama3.2:3b
Generated time: 2026-03-10 22:29:04