Lentils with Powdered Beef

Rosita Moreno

• Our friend Rosita and her staff taught us how to make this local Columbian favorite during our stay. Man, are we jealous of her pressure cooker. Best served buffet style with a side of pattacones, this dish is tasty any time of the day.

• Beef:
• Beef round
• Green onion
• Tomato
• Garlic
• Soy sauce
• Salt
• Secret seasoning (paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion, Indian spice)
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• Lentils/Guiso:
• Green lentils
• Green onion
• Tomatoes
• Garlic
• Secret seasoning
• Chicken bouillon
• Ketchup
• Vegetable oil
• White vinegar
• Rice

• Guiso:
  1. Shred tomatoes. Discard skin leaving the juice and pulp.
  2. Dice green onions and mince garlic.
  3. In a saucepan add vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, secret seasoning and saute until tender.
  4. Add bouillon cubes and tomato. Add a little ketchup, and mix together.
  5. Add the guiso to lentils and bring to a boil.

  General:
  1. When the beef is tender take it out of the liquid and let it cool.
  2. Shred beef by hand and then put it into a food processor.
  3. Using the reserved marinate, saute with oil in pan and add white vinegar. Add beef.
  4. Serve with rice on the bottom, a layer of lentils, and beef on top.
  

  Makes 10 servings.