Best Mexican Potato Tacos Recipes

POTATO TACOS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Pour in milk and mash until smooth. Stir in onions and cheese; mix well. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of potato mixture into the center of each tortilla and fold in half; secure with a toothpick.
• In a large skillet add enough oil to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas until crispy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

TACO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Toss to coat thoroughly.
• Pour out onto 2 baking sheets and roast until sizzly and somewhat crisp, shaking the pans as you go, 35 to 40 minutes.

MEXICAN TACO POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in large skillet.
• Add 1 cup water and taco seasoning to beef and let simmer until all liquid is evaporated.
• While meat is simmering, in a medium saucepan add oil onions and garlic. Cook until onions are somewhat tender. Add the cheddar cheese soup and the milk.
• Stir until smooth.
• Once the meat and sauce are cooked add both to a large bowl with the bagged hashbrowns. Mix ingredients well. If mixture seems dry add a little more milk.
• Add mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and place in 375 degree oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Take the foil off and sprinkle with cheese. Place back in oven for 15-20 minutes more until cheese is melted and nicely browned. Serve with sour cream, salsa and hot sauce.

MEXICAN POTATO TACOS

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.

TACOS DE PAPA (POTATO TACOS)

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.