This is my favorite food 

(Venezuelan shredded beef with beans, rice and plantains)

Pabellón criollo is the quintessential Venezuelan meal. The various components of the dish are a balance of flavors and colors that make a Venezuelan's heart sing: shredded beef, simmered black beans, fried rice plantains and hot rice. Sometimes a fried egg is thrown on the top for good measure.

Ingredients

• Oil -- 1/4 cup
• Beef sirloin or flank steak -- 2 pounds
• Onion, chopped -- 1
• Salt -- 2 teaspoons
• Pepper -- 1 teaspoon
• Water -- to cover
• Onion, finely chopped -- 1
• Red bell pepper, finely chopped -- 1
• Garlic, minced -- 3-4 cloves
• Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped -- 2-3 cups
• Salt and pepper -- to taste
• Cooked black beans -- 1 recipe
• Cooked white rice -- 4 cups
• Fried plantains -- 1 recipe

Method

1. Heat the oil in in a skillet over medium-high flame. Sear the meat on both sides to brown well, about 4-5 minutes per side.
2. Remove from heat and place the meat in a large pot with the chopped onion, salt, pepper and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
3. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside to cool, reserving the broth. When cool, shred the meat with your fingers or two forks.
4. Reheat the skillet, adding more oil if necessary. Add the finely chopped onion, peppers and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
5. Stir in the shredded meat, chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add a little of the reserved broth to moisten and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve with black beans, white rice a couple of fried plantains.