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Tacos de Canasta Easy

Tacos de Canasta Easy


  • Author: Divine
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x

Description

Tacos de Canasta Easy are a mouthwatering Mexican delight that brings the vibrant flavors of street food right into your home. These delectable tacos, filled with a savory mix of tender potatoes and spicy chorizo, are topped with a zesty salsa verde that adds an irresistible kick. Perfect for any occasion, be it family dinners, casual get-togethers, or cozy nights in, these tacos promise to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy every craving.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • 1 lb chorizo
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 1 large onion (sliced)
  • 1/4 white onion (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft, then mash with butter and milk. Set aside.
  2. In a frying pan over medium heat, cook chorizo until browned. Add mashed potatoes, diced onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Roast sliced onion, garlic cloves, and guajillo peppers; blend with canola oil and bay leaves until smooth. Strain and heat again.
  4. Warm tortillas on a skillet; fill each with the potato-chorizo mixture and fold.
  5. Rest tacos in a lined basket covered with aluminum foil for one hour before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco (50g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, use fresh cilantro or lime wedges when serving. Customize fillings by adding cheese or sautéed vegetables for variations. Ensure the use of fresh corn tortillas for the best texture.