Mexican-style meatball tacos
Description
A simple, delicious, spicy, and savory dish that you can easily prepare in 30 minutes. I recommend using beef mince and be sure to add canned corn; if available, fresh corn works too.
Instructions
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Step 1
Add grated onion, pressed garlic (2 cloves), breadcrumbs, and a spoonful of spicy Mexican seasoning mix to the minced meat. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and knead the meat mixture thoroughly. Then shape into 12 meatballs the size of a ping-pong ball.
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Step 2
Peel the second onion and the remaining garlic and chop. Clean the pepper and also slice into strips. Fry the vegetables in a deep frying pan with oil until the onion becomes translucent.
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Step 3
Then add the meatballs and fry them, shaking the pan, until golden brown.
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Step 4
Add the diced peeled tomatoes and the second spoonful of the spice mixture to the pan. Simmer, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Pour in the vinegar and simmer for a few more minutes.
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Step 5
Add paprika, corn, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
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Step 6
Warm the tortillas under the grill; for convenience, you can use a grill rack.
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Step 7
Place washed and thoroughly dried lettuce leaves into tortillas, then top each with three meatballs with vegetables and sauce. Add chopped pickled jalapeño peppers to taste and generously sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.