CHORIZO CHEESE TAQUITO WITH TOMATILLO MINT SALSA

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Chorizo Cheese Taquito with Tomatillo Mint Salsa image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 taquitos

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large ripe tomatoes, small diced
4 tomatillos, small diced
2 garlic cloves, pounded with the side of a knife blade to release oils, then finely minced
1 handful fresh mint, about 2 ounces, rinsed and stripped from stems, roughly chopped
1 handful fresh parsley, about 2 ounces, rinsed and stripped from stems, roughly chopped
4 stalks fennel, small diced
Salt and pepper
12 tomatillos
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
12 chorizo sausages (1 to 11/2 pounds)
1 liter canola oil
12 corn tortillas (for taquitos) or use flour tortillas (for flautas)
3 ounces brie cheese, white casing removed
6 ounces plain yogurt
6 scallions (green onions), white and tender green parts only, sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare salsa by combining tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, mint, parsley, and fennel. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Slice tomatillos in half, lengthwise and remove stem end and core. Scoop out and discard the seeds, leaving as much pulp as possible. Place tomatillos, cut side up on baking sheet. Combine garlic and oil and spoon over the tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven to let cool. Cut tomatillos in halves.
  • While the tomatillos are roasting, remove casings from chorizo and brown in a fry pan over medium heat.
  • While the meat is browning, heat the canola oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. Lay the tortillas out on a utility platter.
  • Remove the browned sausage meat from heat, drain any extra fat from the pan, then add brie and let the cheese melt into the meat. Stir in the roasted tomatillos, yogurt and green onions.
  • Spoon the meat/cheese mixture evenly into each of the tortillas. Roll them closed and secure with toothpicks. Deep-fry until golden brown and drain on paper toweling. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve with tomatillo mint salsa.

Asmaa Mahrous
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Desmond 1
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This is the best taquito recipe I've ever tried.


HALA ARTIST
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Babur Alli
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This dish looks amazing.


Andrew Jezierski
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


shehab vaii
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This is a great recipe for a party.


Terryan Hector
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I love the flavors in this dish.


Khaled Alsabahy
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Yum!


Shafik Mohmmad
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These taquitos were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


James Chikoore
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but these taquitos were still really good. The cheese and salsa made up for it.


Unknown Sakib
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These taquitos were delicious! The chorizo and cheese were perfectly melted and the tomatillo-mint salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Rimon Dewan
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I thought these taquitos were just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the salsa was too tangy for my taste.


Efosa Osakue
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These taquitos were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The salsa was really good.


SICARIO TV
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I love the combination of flavors in these taquitos. The chorizo and cheese are a classic pairing, and the tomatillo-mint salsa adds a unique twist.


Olga Masite
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These taquitos were easy to make and turned out great. The tomatillo-mint salsa was the perfect complement to the chorizo and cheese filling.


Tessy Suleman
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I've made these taquitos several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The salsa is especially delicious.


Ahad Vlog
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These taquitos were a hit at my party! The chorizo and cheese filling was flavorful and the tomatillo-mint salsa added a refreshing touch. I will definitely be making these again.