Savory Corned Beef & Cabbage Tacos with Purple Potato Mash
Elevate your taco night with these delicious Savory Corned Beef & Cabbage Tacos, combining tender, seasoned corned beef with a vibrant purple potato mash all nestled in homemade masa harina tortillas. This unique twist adds a colorful and nutritious flair to a classic comfort food, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family. The crunchy cabbage slaw and zesty horseradish mustard sauce complement the flavors, creating an unforgettable culinary experience that showcases the best of European and Mexican cuisines.
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Servings
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Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
Masa harina flour
1 1/4 cups (Used to make tortillas)
Shredded purple potatoes
8 ounces (Combined with masa for tortillas)
Chopped scallion
1 tablespoon, plus 2 tablespoons (Added to tortillas and slaw)
Salt
1 teaspoon (Seasoning for tortillas and slaw)
Hot water
1/2 cup (For making tortillas)
Shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups (Mixed with slaw ingredients)
Shredded red cabbage
1 1/2 cups (Mixed with slaw ingredients)
Shredded carrot
1 cup (Mixed with slaw ingredients)
Spicy mustard
1/4 cup (Combined with mayonnaise and horseradish)
Mayonnaise
1/2 cup (Combined with mustard and horseradish)
Prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons (Combined with mustard and mayonnaise)
Purple potatoes
1 lb (Peeled, cubed, and cooked for mashing)
Olive oil
3 tablespoons (Used for mashing potatoes)
Shredded corned beef
3 cups (Filling for tacos)
Cilantro leaf
1/2 cup (Garnish for tacos)
Fresno chilies
2 (Sliced into thin rounds for garnish)
Lime
1 (Cut into wedges for serving)
Kosher salt
To taste (Seasoning for various components)
Ground black pepper
To taste (Seasoning for various components)
Instructions
1
To make the tortillas, in a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups masa harina flour, 8 ounces of shredded purple potatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually add in 1/2 cup of hot water, using your hands to knead the mixture into a smooth dough. If the dough feels too dry, add more water, one teaspoon at a time. Keep the dough covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out while shaping the tortillas.
2
Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Take a golf ball-sized piece of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the ball between two sheets of plastic or wax paper and use a tortilla press to flatten it. Remove the tortilla from the plastic and place it in the hot skillet. Cook the tortilla for about 2 minutes on each side, or until it’s lightly toasted and pliable. Remove the cooked tortilla and stack it on a plate, covering it with a clean, dry towel to keep warm. Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
3
In a separate large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. In a medium bowl, whisk together the spicy mustard, mayonnaise, and prepared horseradish. Pour 1/2 cup of this sauce over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to combine. Reserve any remaining sauce for drizzling.
4
In another medium bowl, mash the cooked purple potatoes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, adding salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
5
To assemble the tacos, place a generous spoonful of the purple potato mash in the center of each warm tortilla. Top with the cabbage slaw and a portion of shredded corned beef. Drizzle with the reserved horseradish mustard sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced fresno chilies, and a wedge of lime for an extra zesty kick.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Savory Corned Beef & Cabbage Tacos with Purple Potato Mash.
What cuisines are combined in this dish?
This recipe is a fusion of European and Mexican cuisines.
What ingredients are needed for the homemade tortillas?
The tortillas require masa harina flour, shredded purple potatoes, chopped scallions, salt, and hot water.
How much masa harina is used for the tortillas?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of masa harina flour.
How do you prepare the purple potatoes for the tortillas?
You should use 8 ounces of shredded purple potatoes combined with the masa flour.
What should the texture of the tortilla dough be?
The dough should be kneaded until it is smooth; if it is too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time.
How do you keep tortilla dough from drying out?
Keep the dough covered with a damp towel while shaping the tortillas.
What size should the dough balls be for the tortillas?
Each piece of dough should be rolled into a golf ball-sized ball.
How are the tortillas flattened?
Place the dough ball between two sheets of plastic or wax paper and use a tortilla press to flatten it.
What is the best way to cook the tortillas?
Cook them in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side.
How do you keep the cooked tortillas warm?
Stack the cooked tortillas on a plate and cover them with a clean, dry towel.
What vegetables are in the cabbage slaw?
The slaw contains shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped scallions.
What ingredients make up the horseradish mustard sauce?
The sauce is made by whisking together spicy mustard, mayonnaise, and prepared horseradish.
How much sauce is mixed into the cabbage slaw?
Use 1/2 cup of the horseradish mustard sauce to toss with the cabbage mixture.
How is the purple potato mash prepared for the filling?
Mash 1 lb of cooked purple potatoes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
What is the main protein used in these tacos?
The main protein is 3 cups of shredded corned beef.
How are the tacos assembled?
Place purple potato mash in the center of a tortilla, top with cabbage slaw and shredded corned beef, then drizzle with sauce.
What garnishes are used for these tacos?
Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced Fresno chilies, and a wedge of lime.
What kind of chilies are used in the garnish?
The recipe specifies using 2 Fresno chilies sliced into thin rounds.
How much olive oil is needed for the mashed potatoes?
You will need 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
What type of mustard should be used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of spicy mustard.
How many scallions are needed in total?
You need 3 tablespoons of chopped scallions in total: 1 for the tortillas and 2 for the slaw.
Is there a specific way to season the slaw?
Yes, season the shredded vegetables with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
What kind of potatoes are used in this recipe?
Purple potatoes are used both in the tortilla dough and as a mashed filling.
How many cups of cabbage are required?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of shredded green cabbage and 1 1/2 cups of shredded red cabbage.
What provides the zesty kick in the final assembly?
The horseradish mustard sauce and the lime wedge provide the zesty kick.
Can I use a tortilla press for this recipe?
Yes, the instructions recommend using a tortilla press to flatten the dough balls.
How much hot water is needed for the tortilla dough?
The dough starts with 1/2 cup of hot water, added gradually.
What amount of carrots is needed for the slaw?
You will need 1 cup of shredded carrots.
What is the purpose of the lime wedge?
The lime wedge is served on the side to be squeezed over the tacos for an extra zesty flavor.