TINGA (MEXICAN DISH)

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After you taste this you will never go to another so-called "authentic Mexican restaurant" again!! Note, the prep time does not include cooking the shredded meat which can be done a day or more ahead.

Provided by ROBIN PENA

Categories     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked pork butt
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo (OR MORE)
1 small onion, coarsley chopped
tomatoes, drained or 1 large tomatoes, coarsley chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon salt
5 -6 large onions, sliced into rings about 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
sour cream
shredded iceberg lettuce
grated parmesan cheese (optional)
tostadas

Steps:

  • In large sauce pan wilt the 5-6 sliced onions in the oil until very soft, but not brown.
  • About 10-15 minutes meanwhile in blender add as many chipotle chiles as you dare (when making it for my husband I add the whole can) and add lots of the adobo from the can as it adds tons of flavor but almost no heat.
  • To the chiles add the tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic, bullion, and salt blend until smooth.
  • Add puree to onions and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add shredded meat (to make the shredded meat I boil a chuck roast, or pork roast for several hours in salted water until very tender and then shred-the chicken I just boil until cooked through and no longer pink, if cooked too long it will become mushy) stir entire mixture and cook until warmed through 1-2 minutes.
  • To eat take a tostada and spread with sour cream.
  • Sprinkle on some parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Add shredded lettuce and top with tinga mixture.
  • Bite!
  • Serve with several napkins on the side.

prince opoku
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It's also great for meal prep. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


NAKATO FAITH
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This tinga is perfect for a party or a potluck.


Des Ner
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I've made it with all three and they're all delicious.


Taimoor butt
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I love that it can be made with chicken, beef, or pork.


Ian Mutwiri
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I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mahendra Ayer
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This recipe is a keeper!


Bima rai
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I will definitely be making this again.


Md Ziauddin Bablu
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The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender.


Anil Shah
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This tinga is amazing!


Friday Uyieh
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I love this tinga recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Shack Mutuku
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rizwan Mutmal
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I made this tinga last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce is perfect and the meat is so tender.


Ghena Amr
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This tinga is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Sean Harms
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I love this tinga recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it with chicken, beef, and pork and they're all great.


Susan Islam mahin Mahin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is perfect and the meat is always tender and juicy.


master chef
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I made this tinga last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Aryanna
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This tinga recipe is amazing! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it can be made with chicken, beef, or pork. I've made it with all three and they're all delicious.