Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce that is typically served over chicken or beef. It is a rich, complex sauce that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including chili peppers, nuts, and spices. The two recipes in this article provide a quick and easy way to make mole at home, using simple ingredients that are easy to find. The first recipe is for a classic beef mole, while the second recipe is for a lighter chicken mole. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in less than an hour. So, whether you're looking for a traditional Mexican dish to impress your friends or a quick and easy weeknight meal, these two mole recipes are sure to hit the spot.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CHICKEN MOLE
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the mole sauce, soak the chiles in 1 1/4 cups water for 15 minutes. Drain well and discard the soaking liquid.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender with the chiles, chocolate, chicken broth, peanut butter, sugar, oregano and tostadas and blend until very smooth. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add the rotisserie chicken pieces and stir to combine.
QUICK AND EASY BEEF OR CHICKEN MOLE
I finally figured out how to make a decent taco meat without any packets, because I can't stand resorting to packets! I think I got the idea from my sister, because she has a very firm belief that there should be chocolate in everything. Correction to cocoa amount: now that I have more experience in guesstimating what I put into my recipes, I am adjusting this :)
Provided by Abi Fae
Categories Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place red pepper flakes and garlic into a frying pan and add meat. I don't add any oil for beef, because it produces enough grease, but for chicken, I add one tablespoon cooking oil. Cook over medium high until meat is fully cooked.
- Drain grease from meat.
- Mix beef stock and hot water and mix until the stock is disolved. Add to meat. Add all other ingredients, stir well, and allow to simmer down until the sauce is thick enough to serve with tacos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 68.8, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 14.7
'EASIEST EVER' CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS
In Mexico, rich mole poblano is a celebratory dish, often made for special occasions, which takes about 4 days. The sauce in this recipe is a streamlined version that packs in deep and delicious flavor and is easy to make ahead and freeze, so even weekdays can be festive.
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, then shred into small bite-sized pieces.
- For the mole: Reconstitute the dried chiles by soaking them in 1 1/2 cups hot water for 15 minutes. Then drain and set aside. Toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until dry, crisp and golden. Tear into pieces and set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with a little salt and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a blender with the chiles, tortillas, peanut butter and oregano. Pour the chicken stock over and blend until very smooth. Then transfer the sauce to a medium saute pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the chocolate. Season the mole with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup of mole for garnishing the enchiladas, the rest will be used for dipping the tortillas.
- To assemble the enchiladas: Fill a medium saute pan half way with oil over high heat. When the oil is hot, dip 1 tortilla at a time and fry just until soft and heated through, a few seconds. Lift out, let the excess oil drip off and then dip the fried tortilla directly into the warm mole (which should be right next to the pan for easy dipping) and transfer to a plate. Working quickly, put 1/3 cup of the shredded chicken in the center, being careful not to over fill. Roll the tortilla like a cigar to enclose the filling and place in a serving dish seam- side down. Continue to fill all of the tortillas and place them side-by- side. Pour the reserved mole over the top. (This recipe can be tightly wrapped and frozen for 3 weeks at this stage. To reheat: Preheat oven to 350degrees F, unwrap and bake until sauce is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, about 20 to 25 minutes.) To serve, drizzle with a little sour cream and sprinkle with queso.
CHICKEN MOLE
Chicken Mole
Provided by Jenny Wells
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Mole Sauce Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the bay leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, stir in the chocolate chips until melted, then return the chicken pieces to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink at the bone, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the raisins, and cook 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
Tips:
- Make sure to use a heavy pot or Dutch oven for this recipe, as it will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the mole from burning.
- If you don't have any ancho chiles on hand, you can substitute another type of dried chili pepper, such as guajillo or pasilla chiles.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken or beef, as it will become tough and dry.
- Serve the mole with warm tortillas, rice, or beans.
- Mole is also a great dish to make ahead of time. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy beef or chicken mole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. The rich, complex flavor of the mole is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican dish, give this mole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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