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Tacos de Papas

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Potato Type: Russet
Prep Method: Pan Fried

Dish

Main Dish

Prep Time

40 Mins

Cook Time

5 Mins

Serving

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

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Tomato Purée

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 cup Cholula hot sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
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Tacos

  • 10 oz. russet potato, large diced
  • 4 oz. yellow potato, large diced
  • 2 oz. red potato, halved or quartered
  • 2 oz. purple potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 oz. masa plus 2 ounces warm water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup scallions, sliced thin

Preparation

Tomato Purée

  1. Cut tomatoes, onions and jalapeño in half and charbroil until tender. Combine all ingredients in blender and purée until smooth.

Tacos

  1. Add potatoes to the tomato purée and cook until fork tender. Remove potatoes while reserving liquid. Roughly smash potatoes and add butter, cumin, scallions and masa. Mix until thoroughly combined. Spread mixture over half the tortilla and fold over. Fry until crispy for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and fill with garnish.
  2. For garnish: shaved cabbage, diced tomato and crumbled cotija cheese.

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories

440

Fat

17g

Sodium

1370mg

Cholesterol

20mg

Carbohydrates

62g

Fiber

5g

Protein

12g

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