Main Ingredients
- 1 lb pork or beef (cut into thin slices)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (2 + 2 cloves separated)
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Required Kitchen Tools
Cooking Chilindrina is easy, but having the right tools makes it even smoother:
- Mixing Bowl: for marinating the meat with spices and lime juice.
- Large Skillet or Frying Pan: to sauté the vegetables and cook the marinated meat.
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula: to stir and evenly cook everything.
- Knife and Cutting Board: for chopping garlic, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Tongs: to flip tortillas and handle the meat slices easily.
- Serving Plates: for assembling and serving your Chilindrina.
With these basics, you’ll have everything ready to whip up this delicious Mexican favorite.
