TACO SPICE MEATBALLS, GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA
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A Tom Douglas® Recipe
Using our Easy Meatball Base
INGREDIENTS
Using our Easy Meatball Recipe add the following:
- Easy Meatball Base ingredients
- PLUS 2 Tablespoons of Rub with Love Taco Spice
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1/4 white onion, diced
- 4 tomatillos, peeled
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup white rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cilantro (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (for garnish)
- 1/2 sliced avocado (for garnish)
- Corn or flour tortillas
DIRECTIONS
Prepare Tomatillo Salsa:
- Place tomatillos, serrano pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, and white rice vinegar to a blender
- Blend to a course puree.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a pinch of Rub with Love Taco Spice for good measure!
- Prepare the meatballs in a skillet using the Easy Base Meatball Recipe
- Add green tomatillo salsa to the skillet with the seared meatballs.
- Cook about 5-6 minutes on medium-low.
- Transfer skillet from burner and finish in the pre-heated oven for about 5-8 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Garnish with sliced avocado, cilantro, and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
- Serve with warm tortillas.