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alambre, a Mexican dish of chopped meats and vegetables, served with corn or flour tortillas. The most common meats used are beef, chicken, and pork, including bacon. Some regional variations, however, feature goat or chorizo. Other ingredients typically include onions, peppers, tomato, and cheese. Alambre is Spanish for “wire,” likely referring to a preparation method in which the components are threaded on a skewer and then grilled. Often, however. the dish is stir-fried. Alambre is popular in several areas of Mexico, including Mexico City and Oaxaca state.