Description
A hearty Colombian Mixed Platter featuring fluffy rice, seasoned ground beef, spicy chorizo, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, traditional arepas, fresh homemade salsa, and topped with fried eggs and lime wedges for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Grains & Legumes
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can black beans
Meats
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound chorizo
Produce & Others
- 1 cup avocado slices
- ½ cup arepas
- 2 cups homemade salsa
- 2 fried eggs
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cook Rice. Prepare the rice according to the package instructions until fluffy and fully cooked, setting it aside for the platter.
- Brown Ground Beef. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Add your preferred spices to taste to enhance the flavor.
- Cook Chorizo. In a separate pan, heat the chorizo over medium heat until it is fully cooked and browned, stirring occasionally.
- Warm Black Beans. Heat the canned black beans in a small saucepan or microwave until warmed through.
- Assemble Platter. Arrange the cooked rice, browned ground beef, cooked chorizo, warm black beans, avocado slices, arepas, homemade salsa, and fried eggs on a large serving platter.
- Garnish and Serve. Garnish the platter with fresh lime wedges and serve hot for a complete Colombian-inspired meal.
Notes
- You can add spices like cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef for authenticity.
- Arepas can be toasted or lightly fried for added texture.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef and chorizo with plant-based proteins or additional beans.
- Use fresh lime juice over the top before serving for a zesty flavor boost.
