Bandeja Paisa (Powdered Beef, Chorizo and Sides)

Bandeja Paisa is essentially a large platter of meat served with beans, rice, arepas, avocado and plantains.  We aren't using this recipe, but you can read about this dish here: https://travelfoodatlas.com/colombian-bandeja-paisa-recipe

The beans, rice and arepas are being prepared by others, please prepare the side and the meat (Chorizo and powdered beef) according to the description below.

Chorizo 

(Prepare the day of dinner).  Columbian sausage (chorizo) is a mild pork sausage seasoned with vinegar and should be cooked before eating.  Here is a description: https://tropicalcheese.com/products/meats-and-seafood/colombian-style-fresh-sausage

Plantains

3-4 Plantains (if available) should be sliced and fried

Avocado

3-4 Avocados can be sliced just before serving

Fried Egg (traditional but optional)

At your discretion, if you feel like adding a few fried eggs for those who want one,  Z will help fry them on demand!

Powdered Beef

Can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in refrigerator, heat before serving

• 1.5 lb flank steak
• 7.5 cups water
• 5 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 3 scallions (chopped)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

Place flank steak in a plastic bag along with garlic, onion, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper and refrigerate  for 2 hours

Add steak and water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour or  until beef is fully cooked

Remove beef from water and set aside to cool. Discard water (or use as a beef stock for later).

Cut beef into chunks and place in a food processor. Blend until beef is completely shredded.