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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
2 pounds beef
2 chicken breasts
2 chorizo links
butter
Oaxaca cheese
tomatoes
jalapeños
meat seasoning
black pepper
garlic powder
shrimp

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

Go to the swap meet to buy ingredients.

2

Use 2 pounds of beef and cut it into pieces.

3

Use 2 chicken breasts, cut them into strips, and season with chicken meat seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder.

4

Use 2 chorizo links, cut them up.

5

Prepare shrimp by washing them and seasoning with garlic powder.

6

Prepare tomatoes and jalapeños for salsa.

7

Cook the meats outside to avoid strong odors in the house.

8

Cook the beef and chicken on the grill until fully cooked.

9

Sauté the chorizo in a skillet until browned.

10

Combine all cooked meats in a bowl.

11

Melt butter in a skillet and add shrimp, cooking until done.

12

Prepare salsa with chopped tomatoes and jalapeños.

13

Layer the cooked meats in a molcajete.

14

Top with Oaxaca cheese and serve with salsa.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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