Pabellón Criollo
Venezuela's national dish — a harmonious plate of shredded beef caraotas (black beans), white rice and sweet fried plantain that together tell the story of the country's heritage.
6 recipes using beef — Pabellón criollo, arepas, hallacas — rich, corn-based comfort food.
Venezuelan cuisine is famous for its bold, distinctive flavours. These venezuelan beef recipes range from dishes ready in under 30 minutes to impressive weekend feasts. Each recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions, and full calorie counts per serving.
Venezuela's national dish — a harmonious plate of shredded beef caraotas (black beans), white rice and sweet fried plantain that together tell the story of the country's heritage.
Cornmeal packages filled with a fragrant slow-cooked stew of beef, pork and chicken with olives, raisins and peppers, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed — Venezuela's most cherished Christmas tradition.
Venezuelan whole braised beef tenderloin caramelised in dark brown sugar until jet black, then slow-cooked in wine and spices to create a haunting sweet-savoury sauce.
Venezuela's Christmas treasure — corn dough filled with a rich stew of beef, pork, and chicken with olives, capers, and raisins, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Venezuela's national dish — a classic plate of shredded beef, black beans, white rice, and fried sweet plantains, the four flavors of Venezuela on one plate.
Venezuela's dramatic black roast beef — beef braised in a dark, glossy sauce of papelón (raw sugar), red wine, and vegetables until deeply caramelized and intensely flavored.