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Campechana

A hearty Mexican-style skillet dish with shrimp, meatballs, and bacon in a savory tomato sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Campechana
comfortingMexicanshrimpbeefporktenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 4 bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon, leaving 2 tbsp drippings in the pan.

  2. Step 2

    Add the 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the drippings; cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 1 lb meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the 2 cups tomato sauce and 1 tsp salt; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the 1 lb shrimp and crumbled bacon; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

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