Potato Green Chile Tacos
Potato green chile tacos are a savory Mexican dish made with diced potatoes, green chiles, onions, garlic, and spices like cumin and chili powder. The mixture is cooked until the potatoes are tender and flavorful. Served in taco shells with toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa, these vegetarian-friendly tacos are a delicious option for taco night or any Mexican-inspired meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the Fillings
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium size chopped onion
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 cup green chiles (roasted, peeled, and chopped; adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and peppers to taste
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- Optional: chopped fresh cilantro
For the Tacos
- Corn tortillas
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Salsa verde
- Optional: vegan or traditional cheese
- Optional: vegan sour cream or traditional sour cream
Instructions
- Dice potatoes and boil until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Add green chiles, cooked potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet.Mix well and allow the flavors to blend for 5-7 minutes.
- Heat each corn tortilla in the skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Spoon the potato mixture onto the warm tortillas. Top with avocado slices, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle salsa verde and sour cream over the tacos for extra tang and richness.
- Arrange the tacos on a serving platter and enjoy the spicy, layered flavors in each delicious bite.