Manchamanteles

{{Short description|Mexican stew}}

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Manchamanteles (literally, "tablecloth stainer") in Mexican cuisine, is a stew of assorted meat, chili peppers, vegetables, and fruits. A typical recipe for mancha manteles contains chicken and/or pork, chorizo, pineapple, apple, banana, chili peppers, almonds, cinnamon, lard and tomatoes.{{Cite web|url=https://mysliceofmexico.ca/2020/05/05/manchamanteles-a-festive-medley-of-flavours-and-colours/|title=Manchamanteles – A Festive Medley of Flavours and Colours|date=5 May 2020|accessdate=15 November 2023}}

The sauce in manchamanteles is considered to be a kind of Mole (sauce).{{Cite web|url=https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-mole-sauce/|title=What Is Molé? Diving Into One of Mexico's Most Famous Sauces|date=25 February 2021|website=The Manual|accessdate=15 November 2023}}