Irish Tacos
Experience the delightful blend of traditional Irish and Mexican cuisines with these Irish Tacos! Featuring creamy mashed potatoes, savory corned beef, and fresh cabbage all wrapped in crispy tortillas, this recipe is perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day or a casual weeknight dinner. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a customizable meal that brings everyone together. Get ready to enjoy a unique culinary experience that combines comfort food with fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish/Mexican
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)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the russet potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Remove potatoes and cook chopped cabbage and sliced onions in the same water for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mash the cooked potatoes until smooth, then mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread Thousand Island dressing on each tortilla, add mashed potato filling, top with corned beef, cabbage, and onions, then fold the tortillas in half.
- Fry tacos in hot oil for about 30 seconds on each side until golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives if desired before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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