Delicious Irish Tacos (Print Version)

Tender corned beef, crispy potatoes, and crunchy cabbage slaw in warm flour tortillas. A satisfying Irish-Mexican fusion ready in 50 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz cooked corned beef, shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium potatoes, diced
03 - 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, grated
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Tortillas

07 - 8 small flour tortillas

→ Sauces & Dairy

08 - 1/3 cup sour cream
09 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
10 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

→ Spices & Oils

12 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
13 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
14 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
15 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook stirring occasionally until golden and crisp, about 12–15 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Heat remaining oil in the same skillet. Add shredded corned beef and sauté for 2–3 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy at edges.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave in damp paper towels for 20–30 seconds until soft and pliable.
05 - Place a layer of crispy potatoes on each warmed tortilla. Top with warm corned beef, then a generous spoonful of cabbage slaw. Drizzle with sour cream and serve immediately with extra slaw on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy potatoes give you that perfect hash brown crunch in every single bite
  • Creamy slaw cuts through the rich corned beef like an old friend who knows exactly what you need
02 -
  • Dont rush the potatoes or you will end up with sad soft cubes instead of crispy gems
  • Let the slaw sit for at least ten minutes so the cabbage softens slightly
03 -
  • Cook your potatoes in batches if your skillet is crowded so they actually crisp
  • Season each component separately for layers of flavor throughout

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