ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the ongoing effort to fight ALS, a local fundraising event: “Hearts On Your Sleeve Jeff Highlander Memorial Fashion Show” will feature gourmet fare.
Chef Gilbert of Hotel Albuquerque and ALS representative Katie Crouch were on-hand to promote the fundraising event to fight ALS that’s taking place on Thursday, February 8 at Casa Esencia from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. Chef Gilbert made a dish that will be featured at the event: Mexican Meatballs.
For more information, visit the ALS website.
Mexican Meatballs – Ingredients:
• 1/3 pound chuck, very cold, cubed
• 1/3 pound pork butt, very cold, cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Cotija cheese
• 1 tablespoon New Mexico chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 3/4 cups chicken stock
• Queso fresco, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
