Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos with Cheddar Mash Recipe
These Irish Tacos combine hearty corned beef, creamy mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese, and sautéed cabbage and onions, all wrapped in a warm tortilla and pan-fried to crispy perfection. A delightful fusion of traditional Irish flavors with a taco twist, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 tacos 1x
- Category: Taco
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tacos
- 12 tortillas (flour or corn, taco sized)
- 1 pound deli corned beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (Irish, shredded)
- 3 russet potatoes
- 1 cup cabbage (chopped)
- ½ onion (sweet, sliced)
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- Oil (vegetable oil, for frying)
- Chives (freshly chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Wash and peel the russet potatoes, then cut them into cubes. Place the potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
- Drain Potatoes and Cook Vegetables: Remove the cooked potatoes from the pot using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the chopped cabbage and sliced sweet onions to the same pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and stir in the shredded Irish cheddar cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for frying.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay out the tortillas on a flat, solid surface. Spread a dollop of Thousand Island dressing over one side of each tortilla, using a brush or the back of a spoon to coat evenly.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread the mashed potato and cheddar mixture over one half of each tortilla. Top with sliced corned beef, cooked cabbage, and onions, then fold the tortillas in half to form a taco shape.
- Pan-Fry Tacos: Add approximately ¼ cup of vegetable oil to the heated skillet. Carefully place the folded tacos into the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds on one side. Flip the tacos and fry for another 30 seconds until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the fried tacos from the skillet and drain any excess oil on paper towels if desired. Garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- You can use either flour or corn tortillas depending on your preference.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy tacos.
- If you prefer less greasy tacos, you can reduce the amount of oil or pan-fry using a non-stick skillet with minimal oil.
- This dish is a fusion take on traditional Irish ingredients with a fun taco format.
- Leftover tacos can be reheated in a skillet for best crispiness.
Keywords: Irish tacos, corned beef tacos, mashed potato tacos, fried tacos, cheddar cheese tacos, Irish fusion recipes, quick dinner, comfort food
