MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP

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SERVES: 4

WHAT'S IN IT?

2 tbs olive oil, plus extra to serve

1 onion, finely chopped

1 capsicum, cored and finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked paprika

400g can finely chopped tomatoes

200g mung bean sprouts

500ml (2 cups) beef stock

Juice of 1 lime

Corn chips, to serve (optional)

MEATBALLS

500g beef mince

250g fresh chorizo, skins removed

½ cup firmly packed mint leaves, finely chopped, plus extra to serve

¾ cup (60g) breadcrumbs

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbs olive oil

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: 

For meatballs, mix mince, chorizo, mint, breadcrumbs, garlic and paprika in a bowl. Season. Roll heaped tablespoonfuls into balls and chill for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry for 5-6 minutes until browned. Place on a plate.

For the soup, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, capsicum and garlic and cook for 6 minutes or until softened. Add oregano and spices, cook for a further minute, then add tomato, sprouts, stock and 1 cup (250ml) water. Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes or until sprouts are just tender.

Add meatballs and cook for 4 minutes or until cooked through. Add lime juice. Divide among bowls, top with extra mint and a drizzle of extra oil and serve with corn chips

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GREEN RICE W/ PRAWNS

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SERVES: 4

WHAT'S IN IT?

3 green bullhorn peppers (substitute green capsicum), halved, seeded

2 jalapeño chillies, halved lengthways, seeds removed

1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

2 spring onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

½ bunch coriander, roots attached, leaves and roots roughly chopped, plus extra leaves to serve

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1½ cups (270g) long-grain white rice, rinsed

2 cups (500ml) chicken stock

1 (around 120g) cured chorizo, thinly sliced

1 sweetcorn cob, husk and silks removed, kernels removed with a sharp knife

400g uncooked prawns, peeled, halved

Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges to serve

TO SERVE

Sliced cucumber

Coriander

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: 

Heat oven grill to high. Place peppers and chillies on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbs oil, season and place under grill for 15 minutes or until charred and tender, turning halfway through grilling. Cover with foil and leave to steam for 10 minutes, then peel. Place peppers, jalapeños, spring onion, garlic, coriander and spices in a food processor, season and whizz until finely chopped.

Heat 2 tbs oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat, add rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until rice is lightly toasted. Stir in green mixture and 1 tsp salt flakes, then add stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat, stand without uncovering for 12 minutes to steam, then uncover and fluff up with a fork.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tbs oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry chorizo, stirring regularly, for 3 minutes or until browned on both sides. Add corn, cook for 2 minutes, then add prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until just cooked. Stir in lime juice, then remove from heat.

Divide rice among bowls, top with chorizo and prawn mixture, cucumber and coriander leaves and squeeze lime over.

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SMOKY CHICKEN ENCHILADA

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SERVES: 4

WHAT'S IN IT?

1 store-bought barbecued chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded

400g can pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed

500g spreadable cream cheese

¼ cup (60ml) chipotle in adobe sauce (we used La Costena, available from Woolworths)

10 white tortillas

ENCHILADA SAUCE

2 tbs olive oil

2 tbs flour

2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp chilli flakes

Juice of 1 lime

1 cup coriander leaves, chopped

1 cup grated tasty cheese

TO SERVE

Pickled jalapeños

Coriander

Diced avocado

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: 

For enchilada sauce, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add flour and cook, stirring continually, for 1 minute. Add tomato, garlic, spices and chilli flakes. Season well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and coriander.

Combine chicken, beans, cream cheese and chipotle sauce in a bowl and season.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 30cm ovenproof frying pan, spoon a third of the sauce over the base, cover with 5 tortillas, overlapping slightly, then spread with half the chicken filling followed by another third of the sauce. Scatter with half the cheese, cover with remaining tortillas, remaining chicken filling and remaining sauce, ensuring it covers the filling, and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden, then stand for 10 minutes.

Serve topped with pickled jalapeños, coriander and avocado.

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SPICED PORK TACOS W/ PINEAPPLE SALSA

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SERVES: 4

WHAT'S IN IT?

2 sweetcorn cobs, husk and silk removed

¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced

Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges to serve

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp Mexican chilli powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 cup (80ml) olive oil

2 pork fillets (about 800g), trimmed

1 small pineapple, skin removed, cored, cut into 12 long wedges

12 tortillas, warmed

1 cup coriander leaves

TO SERVE

Sour cream

Pickled jalapeños

Hot sauce

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: 

Blanch the corn for 5 minutes in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, then drain.

Combine cabbage and lime juice in a bowl with 1 tsp salt flakes. Set aside.

Heat the barbecue or grill pan to high. Combine spices, oregano, ½ tsp salt flakes and 2 tbs oil in a dish, add pork fillets and turn to coat well. Grill, turning regularly, for 8 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, loosely cover with foil and set aside to rest.

Meanwhile, lightly brush corn and pineapple with 1 tbs oil. Grill pineapple for 5 minutes, turning halfway, until charred. Grill corn, turning regularly, for 8 minutes or until lightly charred all over. Cool briefly, then slice off kernels with a sharp knife.

Slice the pork. Spread tortillas with sour cream, top with cabbage, pork, pineapple, corn, jalapeños and coriander and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.

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