Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish served in a heated volcanic stone bowl (molcajete) filled with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and a rich, spicy sauce. Perfect for sharing at a festive gathering!
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
•4 medium tomatoes
•2-3 garlic cloves
•2-3 serrano or jalapeño peppers (adjust for spice level)
•1/4 cup chopped cilantro
•1/2 tsp cumin
•1/2 tsp salt
•1/2 lime (juice)
For the Meats and Veggies:
•1/2 lb skirt steak or flank steak
•1/2 lb chicken breast
•1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
•1/2 lb chorizo sausage
•1 small zucchini, sliced
•1 small onion, sliced
•1 bell pepper, sliced
•1/4 cup queso fresco or panela cheese (optional)
For Garnish:
•Sliced avocado
•Fresh cilantro leaves
•Lime wedges
Instructions
1.Roast the Ingredients for the Sauce:
•Roast tomatoes, garlic, and peppers on a hot skillet or griddle until charred and softened.
•Blend roasted ingredients with cilantro, cumin, salt, and lime juice to create a thick, flavorful sauce. Set aside.
2.Prepare the Meats:
•Season steak, chicken, and shrimp with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices (e.g., garlic powder, paprika).
•Grill or pan-sear the steak, chicken, shrimp, and chorizo until fully cooked. Slice the steak and chicken into strips.
3.Cook the Veggies:
•In a separate skillet, sauté zucchini, onion, and bell peppers until tender and slightly charred.
4.Heat the Molcajete:
•Heat your molcajete in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes or until very hot.
5.Assemble the Dish:
•Pour the roasted sauce into the heated molcajete.
•Arrange the cooked meats, shrimp, veggies, and cheese on top of the sauce.
•Garnish with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
6.Serve Hot:
•Place the molcajete on a heat-safe surface and serve with warm tortillas, rice, or beans.
Notes
•Adjust the spice level of the sauce by using fewer or milder peppers.
•The molcajete retains heat for a long time, so handle it with care.
•Can be made vegetarian by omitting meats and adding more roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled, Roasted
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: molcajete recipe, authentic Mexican dish, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, Mexican salsa