Venezuelan Arepas with Skirt Steak, Black Beans, and Cheese Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Beans
• 1 pound dried black beans
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
• 2 ajices dulces, finely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• For the Steak
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
• 3/4 lb skirt steak
• For the Arepas
• 1 1/2 cups masarepa
• 1 1/2 cups water, plus more as necessary
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup guasacaca