Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLittle TijuanaEl Molcajete De Tijuana Recipe

El Molcajete De Tijuana Recipe

Inspired by Little Tijuana
Time45m
Serves2

Meat Sliced by Hand Chicken Breast, beef Steak, Pork Steak, Nopales (Cactus) Queso Frito, Coco Shrimp, Red Peppers, Onions, & Sausage Served With Rice And Beans. Good for 2 people

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the chicken breast, beef steak, and pork steak into thin strips. Dice the red bell pepper and onion. Cut the nopales into strips and rinse them well.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meats

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, beef, and pork, and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meats from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions, red bell peppers, and nopales. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook the Sausage and Shrimp

    Add the sausage to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Then add the coco shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, another 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine Everything

    Return the cooked meats to the skillet with the vegetables and sausage. Stir everything together and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Prepare Rice and Beans

    While the meats are cooking, prepare the rice and beans according to package instructions.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Plate the meat and vegetable mixture alongside rice and beans. Top with queso frito. Serve hot.

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