Best 5 Mexican Potato Tacos Recipes

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**Explore the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these delectable potato tacos, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate.**

Prepared with simple, everyday ingredients, these tacos are a testament to the culinary magic that can be conjured from humble beginnings. Crispy potato fillings nestled in warm tortillas, topped with a medley of fresh and tangy salsas, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of vibrant cilantro, these tacos embody the essence of Mexican street food.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TACOS DE PAPA (POTATO TACOS)



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I remember my mother making these potato tacos when I was growing up. We loved them! And they're great with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3.25 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes)
½ cup diced onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 corn tortillas
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
Salsa

Steps:

  • Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sautee diced onions in oil until tender and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place tortillas on a plate. Heat in microwave until pliable, 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Place 1/4 cup of potato mixture in each tortilla, fold in half and secure each end with toothpicks.
  • Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry each taco until crispy and golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
  • Remove toothpicks and top with garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 229.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

MEXICAN POTATOES



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Cheese, jalapeno pepper, sour cream and green onions top these pretty potato slices, seasoned with dry ranch dressing mix. "I love to serve them to guests, and they love to eat them," notes Tony Horton of Van Buren, Arkansas. "You can use them as an appetizer or even as a side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium red potatoes
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 jar (12 ounces) pickled jalapeno pepper slices, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups sour cream
6 to 8 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly. , Cut potatoes into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a single layer in three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Top each with salad dressing mix, a jalapeno slice, cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and green onions.

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DAVE'S MEXICAN VEGGIE TACOS



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One pan. Great spice. People will beg for the recipe. I swear by this and I'm not even a vegetarian. Substitute your favorite cheese for the queso fresco if desired.

Provided by Dave

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
4 carrots, chopped
1 potato, chopped
2 leeks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet potato, shredded
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
½ cup crumbled queso fresco
½ cup salsa
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon lime juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add potato; cook and stir until lightly browned and mostly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add leeks and onion; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix shredded sweet potato, black beans, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into carrot-potato mixture; cook and stir until sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and transfer sweet potato mixture to a bowl, scraping skillet clean with a rubber spatula.
  • Heat each tortilla in the same skillet over medium heat until warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Spread mashed avocado onto each warmed tortilla and top with sweet potato mixture, queso fresco, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 400.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TACOS DORADOS DE PAPA (POTATO TACOS)



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Everyone loves crispy potato tacos. Throughout Mexico, there are a variety of recipes with different ingredients, preparation styles and garnishes that make this dish unique in each household. In this version, cooked potatoes are seasoned with tomato, onion and garlic for an extra flavor, then topped with sour cream and cabbage coated in lemon juice for the perfect balance of creaminess and crunch. You could also pair the potatoes with cooked soyrizo for an even more memorable plant-based meal - make these your own with the fillings and garnishes you have on hand. Boil the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to a week until ready to use to make this an even quicker weeknight meal.

Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez

Categories     dinner, tacos, main course

Time 50m

Yield 20 tacos (4 to 6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium tomatoes, quartered
1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 3/4 cups neutral oil, such as grapeseed oil, plus more as needed
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and boiled until fork-tender
1 tablespoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
6 ounces purple cabbage, thinly shredded (about 2½ cups)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
20 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic to a blender, and blend until smooth.
  • Heat a pot (preferably the same pot used to cook the potatoes to save on dishes) over medium and add ¼ cup of oil. Once hot and shimmering, add the blended tomato mixture. Cook until it starts to reduce and darken, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked potatoes to the pot and mash with a bean or potato masher until fully incorporated with the tomato mixture and just slightly chunky, but mostly smooth. Add salt, cumin and nutritional yeast, if using, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Add the shredded cabbage to a bowl with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Toss to incorporate, and set aside.
  • Heat a dry (12-inch) skillet over medium. Warm all of the tortillas on each side in the dry skillet until soft and pliable, about 1 minute, and stack in a dish towel to keep warm. Add about ¼ cup of the potato mixture to half of each tortilla and fold over to cover. Try to keep the potato mixture completely tucked inside, then place the stuffed tortilla on a tray or plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with all of the tortillas.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1½ cups of oil in a separate skillet over medium. Test the oil temperature by dipping an end of a tortilla to check for bubbling. Once the oil is hot, add 4 to 5 tacos at a time to the skillet. Cook the first side for 1 to 3 minutes, then gently flip and cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Carefully remove the tacos from the hot oil and return to the paper towel-lined tray or plate to drain off excess oil. Cook the remaining tacos, adding additional oil as needed and scooping out any potato bits with a slotted spoon.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream and shredded cabbage.

MEXICAN POTATO TACOS



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For family taco night, try this veggie-filled variety featuring Old El Paso® shells, seasoning and sauce. They're ready to serve in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large unpeeled Yukon Gold or 3 to 4 medium red potatoes (1/2 lb), cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa verde
2 1/2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
4 Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco shells (from 4.7-oz box)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ taco sauce
1/2 cup queso fresco cheese or Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in microwavable bowl; cover with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 5 minutes or until tender.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion and bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion and bell pepper are crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salsa verde and taco seasoning mix; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Divide filling evenly into taco shells. Top each with lettuce, tomato, taco sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have a comal, you can use a large skillet instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, or they will become mushy.
  • You can use any type of salsa you like, but a tomatillo salsa or a salsa verde is a good choice for these tacos.
  • Serve the tacos immediately, garnished with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

These Mexican potato tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. The crispy potatoes, flavorful salsa, and creamy avocado make these tacos a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new taco recipe, give these Mexican potato tacos a try!

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