TACO SPICE MEATBALLS, GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA

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:

1. Place tomatillos, serrano pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, and white rice vinegar to a blender 
2. Blend to a course puree. 
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
4. Add a pinch of Rub with Love Taco Spice for good measure! 
5. Prepare the meatballs in a skillet using the Easy Base Meatball Recipe
6. Add green tomatillo salsa to the skillet with the seared meatballs. 
7. Cook about 5-6 minutes on medium-low. 
8. Transfer skillet from burner and finish in the pre-heated oven for about 5-8 minutes. 
9. Remove from oven. 
10. Garnish with sliced avocado, cilantro, and sprinkle with cotija cheese. 
11. Serve with warm tortillas.

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