potato green chile tacos
Potato green chile tacos are a flavorful Southwestern-inspired dish featuring a savory filling of diced potatoes, onions, roasted green chiles, and spices like cumin and paprika. The mixture is sautéed and served in warm tortillas, offering a delicious and customizable main course option, often accompanied by various toppings like cheese, avocado, salsa, or cilantro. They're versatile, easy to make, and perfect for a satisfying meal with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pcs medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced For the Filling
- 1 pcs onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 pcs roasted green chiles, peeled, seeded, and chopped (canned green chiles work too)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/4 tbsp Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Tortillas (corn or flour, whichever you prefer)
- Toppings like shredded cheese, salsa, avocado slices, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they start to become tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped roasted green chiles to the skillet and mix well with the potato mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Warm the Tortillas:
- In a separate skillet or directly on the stove flame (if using corn tortillas), heat the tortillas until they're warm and slightly toasted. Keep them warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Take a warm tortilla and spoon some of the potato-green chile mixture onto the center.
- Add any additional toppings you prefer—shredded cheese, salsa, avocado slices, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, etc.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the prepared tacos on a platter and serve immediately.