Description
Easy Irish Tacos are a fun fusion twist combining savory seasoned ground beef, crispy potatoes, and a creamy cabbage slaw all tucked into warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive St. Patrick’s Day meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes (small cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook 10–12 minutes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
- Cook beef: In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make slaw: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Toss with shredded cabbage.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with seasoned beef, crispy potatoes, and cabbage slaw. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add shredded Irish cheddar on top or a drizzle of garlic aioli. Ground lamb can be substituted for beef for a more traditional Irish-inspired variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish-Inspired Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Irish tacos, easy Irish dinner, St. Patrick's Day tacos, beef and potato tacos
