Mexican Meatballs 1

1

kg

beef mince

1

red onion; finely chopped

1/3

cup

finely chopped fresh coriander

1

egg

2

Tbs

taco seasoning

2

Tbs

olive oil

1

red capsicum; halved, deseeded, finely chopped

2

cloves

garlic; crushed

800

g

can diced tomatoes

sour cream; to serve

fresh coriander sprigs; to serve

flour tortillas; to serve

For guacamole :

1

avocado; halved, stone removed, peeled

1

Tbs

sour cream

½

ripe tomato; finely chopped

¼

small

red onion; finely chopped

1

Combine the mince, onion, coriander, egg and half the taco seasoning in a bowl. Roll 1 tablespoonful of mince mixture into a ball. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining mince mixture.

2

Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add one-third of meatballs and cook, turning, for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a clean plate. Repeat, in 2 more batches, with the remaining meatballs, reheating the pan between batches.

3

Heat the remaining oil in the pan over medium heat. Add capsicum and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add the remaining taco seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in the tomato. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.

4

To make the guacamole, use a fork to mash the avocado in a bowl. Stir in the sour cream, tomato and onion.

5

Divide the meatballs among serving bowls. Top with guacamole, sour cream and coriander. Serve with tortillas.

Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Type: Appetizer, Beef, Meat, Mexican






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