I'm a big fan of Mexican food, but, what with living in New Zealand, don't get many chances to eat "authentic" Mexican. Instead, most people seem to enjoy those awful packets of Old El Paso spice mixes - gross. I make my own mix instead, because I'm all fancy like that. This marinade can make friends with any kind of protein that comes your way. Along with the marinated steak in the picture, we had mushrooms, onions, peppers, salad and tortillas, and it was amazing!
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 tablespoon fresh chilli
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper
something to marinade
Put all the marinade ingredients into a ziplock bag or a mixing bowl - a bag is good because you can squeeze all the air out and make sure the whole surface area of your protein in is contact with the marinade. Nom.
Mix it all together, so it forms a deliciously red paste. Add your protein, smother it in the marinade, and leave the two alone for at least an hour. By this point, they should be the best of friends. Cook quickly, in a very hot pan, and eat quickly. Because you will want to.
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