Arepa Bites with Shredded Beef and Avocado

Ingredients

• 1 small avocado diced
• 0.3 cup butter melted
• 1.5 cups arepa flour white yellow pre-cooked
• 12 servings cilantro leaves fresh for garnish
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.5  juice of lime 
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1 pinch salt 
• 12 servings salt and pepper 
• 1.3 cups warm water 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• muffin tray

Directions

1. Combine the cornmeal, warm water, cumin, cheese, butter and salt, mixing thoroughly.
2. Let mixture stand for five minutes.Knead with your hands for about 3 minutes moistening your hands with water as you work. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Form small balls with the dough. Spray your muffin tin with non-stick spray.
3. Place one ball in each muffin cup and press with your fingers to make small shells.Meanwhile mix the avocado, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes.
5. Place them on a serving plate, then fill each bite with shredded beef and garnish with avocado pieces and cilantro leaves.
6. Serve WARM!