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molcajete recipe

Mexican Molcajete

Mariah Annader
This Mexican Molcajete Recipe is a rich and flavorful dish that brings authentic Mexican flavors to your table. Made with a combination of meats, grilled vegetables, and a bold, spicy sauce, this traditional dish is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Latin American
Servings 1 P
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Molcajete (Mexican stone mortar and pestle) or large cast iron skillet
  • Grill or stovetop griddle
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb Skirt steak sliced
  • 1/2 lb Chicken breast sliced
  • 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo sliced
  • 1/2 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 Large tomatoes grilled
  • 1 Onion sliced and grilled
  • 3 Jalapeños or serrano peppers grilled
  • 4 Garlic cloves grilled
  • 1/2 cup Queso fresco Mexican cheese, cubed
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Sauce:
  • 2 Dried guajillo chilies seeded and soaked in hot water
  • 2 Dried ancho chilies seeded and soaked in hot water
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Sauce: Blend the soaked guajillo and ancho chilies with the chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
  • Grill the Meats: Heat your grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat. Season the steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp with salt and pepper. Grill each until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side for the meats and 2-3 minutes per side for the shrimp. Remove and set aside.
  • Grill the Vegetables: Grill the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic until charred and softened. Chop roughly and set aside.
  • Heat the Molcajete: Place the molcajete on the grill or stovetop to heat it up for about 10 minutes. This will help keep your dish hot when served.
  • Assemble the Molcajete: Pour the prepared sauce into the heated molcajete. Add the grilled steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp. Top with the grilled vegetables, queso fresco, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
  • Serve: Serve the Molcajete hot with warm tortillas and your favorite sides like rice, beans, and guacamole.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer peppers. If you don't have a molcajete, a hot cast iron skillet works well to keep the dish warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 104gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Molcajete Recipe, Mexican Molcajete, Authentic Mexican Dish, Grilled Meats
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