Deer & Chicken Sauce Picante Recipe
with two side orders, **Available Mondays Only**
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Side Orders
Method
Main Preparation
- 1
Cook the Meats
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground deer meat and ground chicken. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
- 2
- 3
Combine with Sauce Ingredients
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, minced chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice for freshness. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Side Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Rice
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 6
Heat the Black Beans
In a small saucepan, heat the rinsed black beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Slice the Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin pieces.
- 8
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.