Name: Barbacoa Meatballs and Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground beef (use 80/20); 2 tsp. minced garlic; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 2 tsp. dried oregano; Salt to taste; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1/4 tsp. Aleppo Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Zest of 1 lime

Barbacoa Meatballs and Guacamole

Makes 8 servings | Gluten free and dairy free

Step 1

2 lbs. ground beef (use 80/20)
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. dried oregano
Salt to taste
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. Aleppo Pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Zest of 1 lime

Step 2

2 ripe Haas avocados
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400ºF.

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together all ingredients from step 1. Use a scoop to portion the meatballs into a 9"×13" oven-safe baking dish.

Bake until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

While meatballs are baking, mash all ingredients from step 2 together. Spread guacamole on the bottom of a plate. Put a toothpick in each meatball and place meatballs on top of the guacamole.