Harissa Meatball Tacos

Ingredients

  • 24 Each 6" Heat Pressed Flour Tortillas (10400)
  • 1 3/4 Lbs. Beef, 85% lean, ground
  • 1 3/4 Lbs. Lamb, ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Salt, kosher
  • 1 tsp. Cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp. Coriander, ground
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 4 Each Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. Bread Crumbs
  • 84 Oz. Tomatoes, Crushed
  • 1 1/4 cup Smoky Harissa Paste, see related recipe
  • 1 1/2 Lbs. Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine beef, lamb, spices, egg, and breadcrumbs and mix well. Create 72, 1-oz. meatballs.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large stock pot over medium heat, combine the crushed tomatoes and Smoky Harissa Paste in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and simmer for 15 minutes. Reserve hot for service.
  3. To assemble one taco, scoop three meatballs onto a tortilla with 1 oz. of sauce. Top with 1 oz. of shredded cheese. Serve two per order.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Each Roasted Red Pepper, large
  • 1 Oz. Tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup Cumin, ground
  • 1 Tbsp. Cumin, ground
  • 5 tsp. Cayenne
  • 2 Tbsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. Caraway Seeds, ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Caraway Seeds
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
  • 5 Oz. Vegetable Oil

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Reserve refrigerated.