Dinner for 4
Arepa Pelua
Tender spiced beef simmers in stock, then fills crisp melted cheese rounds for a rich arepa-style dinner.
Typical price
$14.79for 4 servings
$3.70 per serving$14.79 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: TheMealDB
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanLow-carbFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $7.70Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 35 oz | $2.46Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.82Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 500 g beef
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 l beef stock
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 g cheese
- 1 pinch extra virgin olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion, red pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6 minutes until browned.
- Pour in the beef stock and water, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until tender and at least 160 F.
- Shred the beef in the skillet and simmer uncovered for 4 minutes until most liquid evaporates.
- Melt the cheese in four round portions in a clean skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
- Fill the cheese rounds with the beef and serve hot.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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