Barbacoa Meatballs and Guacamole

Makes 8 servings | Gluten-free & Dairy-free

Step 1

2 lbs. ground beef (use 80/20)
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. dried oregano
Salt to taste
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. Aleppo Pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Zest of 1 lime

Step 2

2 ripe Haas avocados
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
2. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together all ingredients from step 1. Use a scoop to portion the meatballs into a 9"×13" oven-safe baking dish.
3. Bake until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
4. While meatballs are baking, mash all ingredients from step 2 together. Spread guacamole on the bottom of a plate. Put a toothpick in each meatball and place meatballs on top of the guacamole.