Description
Irish Tacos are a delicious fusion dish combining soft tortillas filled with creamy mashed potatoes, melted Irish cheddar, savory corned beef, and sautéed cabbage and onions, all folded and lightly fried to a golden crisp. These tacos offer a hearty and comforting meal with a unique Irish twist, perfect for brunch or a fun dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 tortillas (flour or corn), taco sized
- 3 russet potatoes
- 1 cup Irish cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pound deli corned beef, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
- ½ sweet onion, sliced
- Oil for frying (vegetable oil preferred)
Optional Garnish
- Freshly chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into cubes. Boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Cook Vegetables: Remove potatoes and add cabbage and sliced onions to the boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes to soften, then drain all vegetables and set aside.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash the drained potatoes well and mix in the shredded Irish cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add ¼ cup of vegetable oil for frying later.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread a dollop of Thousand Island dressing evenly over each tortilla.
- Assemble Tacos: On one half of each tortilla, spread a layer of mashed cheese-potato mixture, then add sliced corned beef, cabbage, and onions. Fold the tortillas in half carefully over the filling.
- Fry Tacos: Carefully place the folded tacos in the hot oil in the skillet. Fry for 30 seconds on one side, then flip and fry for another 30 seconds until golden and slightly crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove tacos from the skillet and drain on paper towels if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped chives if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Drain well: Remove excess water from potatoes before mashing for a creamy texture.
- Work in batches: Fry a few tacos at a time to ensure they crisp evenly.
- Don’t overfill: Filling too much makes folding and frying difficult.
- Keep warm: Place cooked tacos in a low oven on a baking sheet to keep warm while frying the rest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
