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.

Alimemon Memon
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I'm not sure about the tomatillo-mint salsa. I've never had anything like that before.


Oliver Dalman
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Anwar Hussan
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I'm always looking for new taquito recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's simple to make and the results are amazing.


Mulan Baska
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These taquitos are a great way to use up leftover chorizo. They're also a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids.


Sabrina Campos
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I love that these taquitos can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Mohbul Haque
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These taquitos are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, flavorful, and just plain delicious.


Karenina Snow
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I've made these taquitos several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Alvaro Galiano
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I made these taquitos for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Bistu Hemrom
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These taquitos were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious!


Mario noe Lopez
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I thought these taquitos were still pretty good. The tomatillo-mint salsa really made them.


SAFWAN _DEVL
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Overall, I thought these taquitos were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Steven Parrott
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The filling was a bit bland. I think it could have used some more seasoning.


Kinley Cramer
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These taquitos were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them baked instead of fried.


Ayale Abdi
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The tomatillo-mint salsa is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I could eat it on just about anything.


TIBERIUS MUGENDI
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These taquitos were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Rocky Maximoff
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chorizo and cheese are a classic pairing, and the tomatillo-mint salsa adds a fresh, tangy flavor.


Juiseppe jardina
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These taquitos were a hit at my last party! The tomatillo-mint salsa was the perfect complement to the chorizo and cheese filling.