Aztec Molcajete

A traditional Mexican feast featuring grilled steak, chicken, and chorizo in a spicy tomato salsa with homemade refried beans.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 647.1 kcals 2588.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Fat 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Avocado
peeled and sliced lengthways
1
piece
GrainsCereals
8
piece
Tortillas
flour or corn
LegumesPulses
800
g
Red Kidney Beans
canned in water, reserve water from one can
Liquids
Meat
1
piece
Chicken Breast
free-range, organic, sliced into strips
150
g
Cooking Chorizo
sliced lengthways
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
cloves
1
bunch
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
to taste
0.5
bunch
Coriander
roughly chopped
OilsFats
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Spanish Onion
roughly chopped
1
piece
Tomato
peeled, quartered and seeds removed
300
g
Canned Tomatoes
peeled and chopped
1
bunch
0.5
piece
Onion
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Crush garlic, chilli, onion, and coriander in a pestle and mortar to form a paste.
  • Add fresh tomato, beer, and canned tomatoes to the paste and mix.
  • Season the salsa mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer salsa to a pan, bring to the boil over high heat, and then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a griddle pan and cook seasoned chicken strips with olive oil.
  • Add seasoned steak and chorizo to the griddle pan and cook for 3 minutes per side until done.
  • Rest the cooked meats in a warm place and griddle spring onions for 2 minutes.
  • Fry onions in sunflower oil until golden, then add beans, reserved bean water, and chicken stock.
  • Simmer beans for 8 minutes, then purée with a hand blender and season.
  • Toast tortillas under the grill and slice steak into strips.
  • Combine salsa and meats in a hot pestle, garnish with avocado, coriander, and onions, and serve with beans.