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Molcajete Mixto

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Molcajete Mixto is a vibrant dish that showcases a variety of meats and vegetables served in a traditional stone mortar. This dish is often enjoyed during festive gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing abundance and community. Today, variations can be found in many Mexican restaurants worldwide, adapting to local tastes while preserving the essence of the original.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 Molcajete
3 piezas de costilla de res
2 pechuga de pollo sin hueso
1-2 piezas Carne Rachera
6-10 piezas de Camarones
2 piezas de chorizo/Longaniza
Queso Don Francisco
4 piezas de Nopales
6-8 cebolla cambray
1 limón
1 aguacate
1 manojo de cilantro fresco
tortillas de harina o Tortillas a Mano
sal y pimienta
5 piezas de chile serrano
1 chile jalapeño
2 dientes de Ajo
Cilandro
1/2 Cebolla
4 tomates roma

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein at a lower cost.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds flavor.

1

Prepare the molcajete by heating it in the oven or over an open flame until hot.

2

Grill the beef, pork, chicken, and shrimp separately until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes each.

3

Sauté the chorizo in a skillet until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Mix all the grilled meats and chorizo in a large bowl.

6

Add sliced nopal and diced tomato to the mixture, tossing to combine.

7

Spoon the mixture into the heated molcajete.

8

Top with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro.

9

Squeeze lime juice over the top.

10

Serve with avocado slices, salsa, and warm tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

Molcajete

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

MolcajeteMolcajete de carne
Local Name: Molcajete Mixto

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