Lamb Mixiotes

Name: Lamb Mixiotes
Prep time: 133 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1/4 onions; 2 garlic; 6 guajillo chiles; 3 ancho chiles; 3 tomatillos, in quarters; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves; 4 black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cups orange juice; avocado leaves; 500 grams ram, in cubes; nopal, in strips; pickled onions

Mayte Rueda

This lamb mixiote recipe is a gem of Mexican cuisine, making it perfect for any gathering, weekly menu, or celebration.

The word mixiote, from the Nahuatl mexiotl, refers to the membrane that comes from the maguey plant, which is allowed to dry and is sold. It is used to prepare mixiote wraps.

Mixiotes are prepared by marinating meat in a sauce, then wrapping it up and steaming it. In the end, the mixiote should be very tender and is served with nopales, small onions, and tortillas.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 20-06-2022

Preparation

43 mins

1h 30 mins

Low

Heat a pot over medium heat and add a bit of vegetable oil, then add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, guajillo chili, ancho chili, bay leaf, clove, black pepper, oregano, cumin, and sauté for 8 minutes, then add the orange juice. Blend for a few minutes and season with salt. Set aside. Place the lamb in a container, season with salt and pepper, and add the sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes.