Calentado Paisa (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked Rice
• 2 cups Cooked Red Beans
• 1 cup Cooked Ground Beef
• 8 oz Chorizo (Colombian)
• 1 cup Hogao (Colombian Tomato & Onion Sauce)
• 2 medium Avocado
• 4 each Arepas
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large 12-inch skillet and heat over medium heat, about 350°F (175°C), until it shimmers.
2. 2Add the 4 cups of cooked rice, 2 cups of cooked red beans, and 1 cup of cooked ground beef to the hot skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until everything is heated through and the mixture is steaming.
3. 3While the rice mixture is heating, slice the 8 ounces of chorizo into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
4. 4Add the sliced 8 ounces of chorizo to the skillet with the rice, beans, and beef. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chorizo is slightly browned and has released some of its fat.
5. 5Stir in the 1 cup of hogao (Colombian tomato & onion sauce) until it is well combined with the rice and meat mixture. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the hogao is heated through.
6. 6While the hogao is heating, slice the 2 medium avocados.
7. 7Divide the heated rice, bean, and meat mixture among four plates. Top each serving with slices from the 2 medium avocados and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with the 4 arepas on the side.

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