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These Angus beef meatballs with avocado chimichurri sauce are the perfect easy appetizer for the holidays or any occasion.
If you’re looking for a delicious holiday appetizer that is sure to be a total hit this recipe for chimichurri meatballs will do the trick. The secret to making this quick and easy appetizer is using Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs.
I am a huge fan of traditional chimichurri which I usually put on steak. However, this avocado chimichurri is, by far, the best chimichurri sauce I’ve ever had. This version is so much creamier and smoother. I could just add it to everything, from chicken and steak to fish. When drizzled over the Angus meatballs the combination of flavors and textures is just sublime. The fresh, smooth and tangy taste of this avocado chimichurri balances and enhances the flavor of the meatballs.
The best frozen meatballs
I love meatballs but they’re just so time-consuming to make. I’ve tried a lot of frozen meatballs and the Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs are my favorite. Cooked Perfect Meatballs taste amazing. They remind me of the homemade meatballs my grandma used to make.
Cooked Perfect Meatballs taste just like homemade because they are flame-broiled to sear in the natural juices and flavors! They are fully cooked, so they take only minutes to prepare in a microwave oven or on a stovetop. It’s no wonder Cooked Perfect is the #1 frozen meatball brand in the U.S.!
It’s so easy to heat them in the oven or the microwave and use them as the base for so many recipes. From making meatball sandwiches to adding meatballs to our favorite pasta or soup. And of course Cooked Perfect meatballs make a quick and delicious appetizer, there are so many ways to cook them.
I always stock up on Cooked Perfect meatballs at Walmart. The Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs are my favorite but I also love their other varieties including Homestyle, Italian Style, and Turkey.
Giving back with Toys for Tots
During the Holiday season, I can feel even better about buying Cooked Perfect Meatballs as they are donating a portion of sales to Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is a cause we give to every year and I love to see a brand supporting causes we are passionate about.
You can also support Toys for Tots by buying Cooked Perfect Meatballs at Walmart. It’s a win-win situation. You’re buying a product that will make your life easier and more delicious during the holiday season and supporting a great cause too!
What is chimichurri sauce
Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian sauce made with parsley, oregano and lots of garlic. It’s red version can also include tomato and red pepper.
Chimichurri is traditionally used to top grilled meats and sausages. As chimichurri has become more pupular outside of Argentina a lot of different versions have popped up. Some of them include a combination of parsley and cilantro, which is the version I based myself on for this recipe.
Angus Beef Meatballs with Avocado Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 bag of Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs
- 1 Hass avocado
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs following the instructions on the bag. I chose the oven method but you can make also heat them in the microwave which is much faster.
- While the meatballs are cooking make the chimichurri sauce. Cut off the stems cilantro and parsley. Combine the cilantro, parsley, avocado, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the avocado chimichurri over the meatballs and serve while still warm.
Angus Beef Meatballs with Avocado Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 bag of Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs
- 1 Hass avocado
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs following the instructions on the bag. I chose the oven method but you can make also heat them in the microwave which is much faster.
While the meatballs are cooking make the chimichurri sauce. Cut off the stems cilantro and parsley. Combine the cilantro, parsley, avocado, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the avocado chimichurri over the meatballs and serve while still warm.
Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
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This looks incredible! I tend to love all things made with avocado.
This sounds amazing. I love meatballs as it is and you can’t go wrong with Angus beef. Gonna get my wife to make these.
oh yes please, I love anything with avocado in it! sounds simple too, I’m gonna try it out!
I know it’s about the meatballs, but that chimichurri is absolutely great!
These look amazing! I love homemade meatballs, haven’t found a store-bought one that tasted as good. But I haven’t tried these, so I will look for them. It would be great to be able to buy meatballs that are as good as homemade.
You had already intrigued me with your post on FB, but at least here I find the complete recipe.
That looks like a perfect snack for a party! I’ll prepare it for sure the next time my friends come around! 🙂
I’m so hungry and these look amazing! They say never shop when hungry, I’m not of the assumption I should never read blogs while hungry!
ohhhh! These meatballs look heavenly!!! I love chimichurri sauce but never had it with Avocado. I am so gonna do this, thank you.
Oh wow, these look so yummy! Need to try making these.
This looks so good!! I’m obsessed with avocado, so I need to at least try the sauce. Since I’m a vegetarian I’ll need to do something else for me, but I bet that a lot of friends would benefit from this recipe.
I love that there are varieties. Angus Beef would be our favorite.
Toys for Tots sounds a great cause and the avocado sauce looks delicious
My kids would absolutely love these. This would disappear in no time at our house! This is my kind of weekend treat.
Looks yummy. My husband loves meatballs I need to pass him an info about those