Description
Irish tacos are a unique and delicious fusion of flavors that bring together creamy mashed potatoes, savory corned beef, crunchy cabbage, and melted cheese, all nestled in crispy tortillas. This dish is perfect for casual gatherings or festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day. With their hearty fillings and comforting taste, these tacos will impress anyone at the table. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main course or appetizer, Irish tacos offer a delightful twist on traditional Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 3 russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound deli corned beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
- ½ sweet onion (sliced)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cube the potatoes. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes until tender.
- Cook Vegetables: Boil chopped cabbage and sliced onions for about 5 minutes; drain.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash cooked potatoes until smooth; mix in cheddar cheese.
- Heat Skillet: Warm skillet over medium heat with vegetable oil.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread Thousand Island dressing on tortillas; layer mashed potatoes, corned beef, cabbage, and onions on one half before folding.
- Fry Tacos: Place folded tacos in hot oil and fry for about 30 seconds on each side until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oil and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg