Pabellón Criollo (Venezuela) – Seema Pankhania

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (450 g) beef shank
• 2 onions, chopped (divided)
• 2 red peppers, chopped (divided)
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped (divided)
• 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped (divided)
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 can black beans (400 g), drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (divided)
• 2–3 aji dulce (or substitute with sweet mini peppers), chopped
• 1 plantain, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• Oil, for frying
• Salt, to taste