Texas Armadillo

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Ready to cook something that's sure to be a conversation starter? This Texas Armadillo recipe brings a fun twist to dinner that your friends won't stop talking about.

serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

2 reviews
2 comments

ingredients

1 1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 armadillo, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cup light cream
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch

directions

Mix all ingredients of marinade and add armadillo. Marinate about 8 hours, turning meat occasionally.

Remove armadillo and reserve marinade. Melt butter in deep skillet and brown armadillo pieces.

Pour in marinade and bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning, cover and simmer until tender (about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.) Remove skillet from the fire and place armadillo pieces on a warmed platter.

Mix mustard and cornstarch, then mix in cream. Return skillet to low heat and stir in this mixture a little at a time. Stir sauce until hot, but not boiling, and thickened. Pour sauce over armadillo. Serve with steamed rice.

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nutrition data

745 calories, 59 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrates, 35 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

ChuckNorris REVIEW:
July 21, 2021

This was so good, I roundhouse kicked my coworker in the head for our potluck! Finally; a use for all of these 'Dillos that follow me everywhere. -Chuck Approved
JUDGE BEAN REVIEW:
August 3, 2014

I prefer Redeye wiskey over the wine, but it was pertty darn good
Mike green April 19, 2014

Hunt it like any other wild game, e.g. Squirrels
Guest Foodie October 15, 2013

Seriously? Does one purchase said armadillo or does one scrape it up off the side of the highway?

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