Description
Tacos de Canasta Easy are a must-try for anyone who loves authentic Mexican flavors. These delightful tacos feature soft corn tortillas filled with a savory mixture of potatoes and chorizo, topped off with zesty salsa verde. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and yields a generous batch that will impress your guests. The unique method of resting the tacos allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a comforting dish that’s both satisfying and delicious. Whether served as appetizers or a main course, Tacos de Canasta Easy are sure to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
- 20 corn tortillas
- 3 large potatoes
- 1 lb chorizo
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 large onion (sliced and diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 guajillo peppers (deseeded)
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes with salt until soft; drain and mash.
- In a frying pan, cook chorizo until browned; add mashed potatoes, onion, and garlic, mixing well.
- Roast onion, garlic, and guajillo peppers until browned; blend with oil and bay leaves to make salsa verde.
- Heat tortillas briefly, fill them with the mixture, fold, and stack them with sliced onions in between.
- Seal in foil and let them rest for one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like beans or grilled vegetables to suit your taste. Use fresh tortillas for the best flavor and texture.