This recipe was recreated in partnership with Blue Apron. All opinions are of my own.
Lately, I’ve found a passion for trying new recipes. I guess perhaps I’m tired of the same old meals month after month and my taste buds are just craving new and exciting flavors. My husband and I do a lot of searching for new recipes, which is great but also a lot of work. Well I recently became introduced to?Blue Apron?and boy am I impressed!
Blue Apron is a subscription based way to try new recipes, with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door each week. The shipping boxes are refrigerated so even if you’re not home, everything stays fresh in the box. Blue Apron makes dinner time easy with delicious recipes as well as tips and tricks that will help teach you how to cook like a pro. You can choose from 2 person or family plans, while personalizing your menu to dietary preferences. And just for you, my lovely readers, get 3?free meals on your first?Blue Apron?order!
The first recipe that I tried was the Beef Arepas with Pickled Onion, Avocado & Radishes. Every ingredient that I needed to create a meal for two was included in my Blue Apron shipment, as well as a very easy to follow recipe card. It was just pure simplicity for a new and tasty meal, and once we have a normal size household again, I’d definitely sign up for weekly meals. I’m looking forward to trying the next two recipes from my shipment – Peruvian Roast Chicken & Potatoes with Green Beans & Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushroom & Potato Pizza with Fontina Cheese, Spinach & Garlic Oil.
And without further ado, I’m sure you’ve been waiting patiently for the recipe that I’ve been raving about.
Beef Arepas with Pickled Onion, Avocado & Radishes
- 10 Ounces Ground Beef
- ? Cup Masarepa
- 2 Radishes
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Red Onion
- 2 Teaspoons Sugar
- ? Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons Carne Molida Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Chipotle Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Dried Mexican Oregano, Cocoa Powder, Ground Nutmeg & Cornstarch)
- Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel, halve and thinly slice the onion. Pit, peel and thinly slice the avocado. Cut off and discard the ends of the radishes; thinly slice the radishes into rounds.
- In a small pan, combine the sugar, vinegar and half the onion; heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the onion has softened and the liquid is slightly reduced in volume. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally, for at least 10 minutes.
- While the onion pickles, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, frequently breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- To the pan of beef, add the remaining onion and as much of the spice blend as you?d like, depending on how spicy you?d like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the onion has softened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Rinse and wipe out the pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the masarepa, a big pinch of salt and ? cup of lukewarm water. Stir until just combined. (The dough should be moist and easy to shape. If the dough seems dry, add up to ? cup of water.) Using wet hands, divide the dough into 4 equal-sized balls; on a clean, dry work surface, carefully flatten into ?-inch-thick rounds.
- In the pan used to cook the beef, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the arepas and cook 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Divide the cooked arepas between 2 dishes and top with the cooked beef. Season the avocado with salt and pepper. Garnish the arepas with the seasoned avocado, radishes and as much of the pickled onion as you?d like (draining just before adding). Enjoy!
Let me know which?Blue Apron?recipe you would like included in your first shipment!
