Arepa Burger is a popular Colombian street food variation where two arepas are used instead of a traditional bread bun. It is commonly sold from street carts in larger cities, especially in the evening. The filling usually includes seasoned beef, melted cheese and fresh toppings. This version keeps the authentic street style while being easy to prepare at home.
😌 Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Preparation time: 25 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: 20 minutes
⏳ Total time: 45 minutes
👥 Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups precooked white corn flour (Harina PAN or other masarepa)
- 2 cups warm water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- Oil for frying
Typical side
- Potato chips
- Ají sauce (Colombian fresh chili sauce)
Instructions
- Mix warm water and salt. Add corn flour and form dough.
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Shape 8 discs and cook 5-6 minutes per side.
- Cook beef with onion, garlic and spices.
- Melt cheese on top.
- Assemble and serve immediately.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Do not overfill. Press gently so the arepa stays compact.