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Ingredients:
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4 Happy Bites Arepas (white or cheese).
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500g flank steak (Flank Steak or Bavette).
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3 finely chopped green onions (Green Onions / Scallions).
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2 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced into small cubes.
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2 cloves of garlic, minced.
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1 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1 teaspoon paprika.
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1 cup of the meat cooking broth.
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Crumbled fresh cheese or Feta cheese for serving (optional).
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Preparation:
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Shredded Beef: In a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, cook the flank steak covered with water, salt, one green onion stalk, and one clove of garlic for 45 minutes (or 1.5 hours in a traditional pot) until tender. Remove the meat, shred it with two forks, and reserve 1 cup of the broth.
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Hogao: In a pan over medium heat, warm the oil and sauté the green onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the diced tomato, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 8 minutes until a thick sauce is obtained.
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Combine: Add the shredded beef and the reserved cup of broth to the hogao. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the meat absorbs all the flavor and becomes juicy.
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Happy Bites Arepas: Heat the Happy Bites Arepas in a non-stick pan, grill, or toaster over medium heat until golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Assemble: Open each warm Happy Bites Arepa in half with a serrated knife, generously fill with the shredded beef, and top with a sprinkle of crumbled cheese.
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