Arepas Rellenas Con Guiso de Carne

Ingredients

• •1 basic arepa dough
• •2 tablespoons oil
• •1/2 pound ground pork
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •1 small green chile, chopped
• •2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• •1/2 teaspoon achiote powder
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •8 pimento-stuffed olives, sliced
• •1 tablespoon capers

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, add meat, onions, garlic, green chilies, tomatoes, achiote, cumin, thyme, black pepper and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until tomatoes have formed a thick sauce. Stir in olives and capers.
2. 2Prepare a basic arepas, shape into 3-inch discs (3/4-inch thick), cook. When done, split in half, fill with meat sauce and serve hot.