Monday, April 1, 2013

Mexican Meatball Sub


                Yes, these are as good as they look. Trust me on this one. We enjoyed these
          outside on a beautiful Southern California day. Nothing better than eating outside.
          I love all that it's so colorful. Make yourself a special drink and I'd say you have a
          perfect meal. Enjoy.

                                                     Mexican Meatball Sub

               1 pound meatloaf mix ( beef, pork and veal)
               1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
               1 large egg, beaten
               1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 3 sprigs
               1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, plus more for garnish
               3 garlic cloves, 1 minced and 1 smashed
               3 teaspoons ancho chili powder
               2 teaspoons ground cumin
               salt and pepper
               1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
               2 cups canned fire roasted diced tomatoes
               4 crusty sub rolls, halved and split open
               Diced avocado and crumbled Mexican cheese, for garnish

        1) Mix the meat, tortilla chips, egg, chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup scallions, minced garlic,
        1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and salt to taste in a bowl. Roll into 16
        small meatballs.
        2) Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and lightly
        brown, turning as needed, about 5 minutes. Add the smashed garlic and the
        remaining. 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin, cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
        Add the tomatoes, cilantro sprigs and 1 1/2 cups water and season with salt.
        Bring to a simmer then cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens
        and the meatballs are tender, about 15 minutes.
        3) About 5 minutes before the meatballs are done, toast the rolls in the oven. Enjoy.
        Food Network.

48 comments:

  1. I NEED that for lunch. I love the avocado on top and the bright photo with the cold drink. YUM.

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  2. YUM! that looks pretty fantastic :) i love avocados on everything :) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  3. I'm loving everything Mexican recently, this looks tasty!! Especially with that margarita on the side too... :)

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  4. We *LOVE* avocados in our family and that looks DELISH!! Now I'm STARVING! ;) I am going to make that this weekend for sure. You come up with the best meals, thanks! XOXO ~Liz

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  5. Oh Lawdy, this is so me!!!

    I think you need to link this up tomorrow for my recipe swap!!

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  6. Oh yummy, yum, yum! These look so good Val! Thank for sharing the recipe with us!

    Heather

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  7. Ok- this is the most delicious looking recipe I've seen in a long time! I LOVE living in Socal exactly for THIS reason- Amazing mexican food!!!

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  8. what a genius idea!! we love anything with meatballs in my house :)

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  9. that looks AMAZING. i love anything with a few avocados on it ;-)

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  10. brillant! nothing beats a meatball sub!

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  11. the drink in the background looks pretty good too!

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  12. Looks really good! Great pic too!

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  13. Oh I definitley trust you! YUMMM and Beautiful pic!

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  14. This is so gonna be on the menu here. My family would love this. Yes, So Cal is such a great place for dining outside.

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  15. Looks great and an awesome picture. I love the view!

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  16. I'm making these this weekend. I LOVE meatball subs... and this is such a different take :)

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  17. What a great idea. This looks delicious.

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  18. Oh my gosh, you just keep 'em coming my dear!! These are wonderful and I love eating outside on a beautiful evening.
    Enjoy your weekend!!!
    XO

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  19. You always wow me with your creativity!! Yum yum!! Happy fir:)

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  20. Wouldn't my husband love me, if the next time we went on a hike, I whipped this out of my back pack!?! :) YUM!

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  21. This looks wonderful! Must try soon!

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  22. I never would have thought of this! These look amazing, especially with that drink!!! PERFECT!

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  23. oooh i would so love this with eggplant balls!!!! soooooooo gorgeous looking! I really heart your recipes girl! mwah!

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  24. I love this! It looks so delicious. What a fun twist on a meatball sub!

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  25. Oh Val, it looks amazon!! I recently made somethin kind of similar but served it on little tacos:) soooooo wish we were neighbors

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  26. That looks really good. I've never heard of anything like it. We're going to eat Mexican tongiht!

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  27. Oh, yum! I love your recipes.

    xo,

    Sarah

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  28. I am a new follower and came from Taking Two and these look DELICIOUS! I can't wait to make these! I am looking forward to looking back through your blog!

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  29. I'm excited to try! looks super yummy.

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  30. You are the bomb girl! Your pics are incredible and food is mouth-watering delicious! Love the flavors of the meatballs! Mexican- SO INSPIRATIONAL!

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  31. Put the word "Mexican" in front of any food or dish and I'm there.

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  32. 1 word... YUM!

    Love the tex mex twist on one of my fav sandwiches!

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  33. your photography is amazing! This is my first time stopping by and I am loving your creativity!

    akboie.blogspot.com

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  34. I love the idea of a mexican meatball sub, Val! You are too creative. Those big chunks of avocado on top are making me drool, too.... Mmmm.

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  35. Amazing! Looks so yummy. I don't make meatball subs that often, but this definitely looks like one I'd like.

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  36. Sounds like a winner! I'll have to try this :)

    xx

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  37. Those look so delicious...drink and all!

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  38. Love the Mexican spin on the meatball sub AND eating them outside! Minus the black flies, of course. :)

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  39. I have not checked in with you in so long!!! I obviously have a lot of catching up to do. This looks like the most amazing thing ever!!! I NEED to make it this week, for sure!! Yummy!!

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  40. I made this about 20 minutes ago :)
    mmmm my fiance finished everything on the plate.
    DELICIOUS

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    1. That is awesome to hear!!! I'm so glad you all enjoyed it!!

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  41. these look amazing. I have my meatballs in the crockpot, but they are going to miraculously turn into these sandwiches in about 3 hours! Thank you!

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