chorizo x beef meatballs

Chorizo meatballs...need I say more...

chorizo x beef meatballs

Servings

14-16 meatballs

Author

Nicole Dragon

INGREDIENTS

for the meatballs:

  • 1/2 pound ground chorizo
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh black pepper

 

for the zhug sauce:

  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1 jalapeño, de-seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of water, more as needed to thin out

 

Optional: crusty bread, basmati or cauliflower rice for serving

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