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Spanish Chorizo Potato Tacos Recipe

Posted: Jun. 25th, 2012 | Comments 1 | Make a Comment (1) (0)

Now is a great time to start trying out some new summer recipes. These tacos from Executive Chef Damian Gilchrist of Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo are light, fresh, and have a little kick to heat up the season.

Ingredients:
  • 5 medium russet potatoes
  • ? lb Spanish cured chorizo, diced ?”
  • 1 small red onion, diced ?”
  • 2 dozen fresh corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F

2. Lightly rub potatoes with salt, set on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour, set aside to cool slightly

3. Split potatoes and scoop out the warm flesh

4. In a pan set on medium heat cook the onions and chorizo for 5 minutes, add the potato pulp and mash coarsely until all are combined

5. Brush corn tortillas with olive oil and warm on both sides, set aside on a plate and keep warm

6. Fill each tortilla with a tablespoon of the potato filling , fold in half making a flat taco and press together, set aside

7. Cook tacos in a sauté pan on both side until slightly crispy, garnish with a little sour cream and lettuce, serve immediately
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vision20 commented on June 25, 2012

Thanks for the recipe. Can't get enough of spanish tapa's so we'll have to try this out.

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