Dinner for 8
Chorizo Potato Crispy Tacos
$6.17for 435 minServes 8
Crisp corn tortillas hold seasoned potatoes and chorizo, then get topped with lettuce, herbs, cheese, crema, and pickled onion.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1.3 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.30Typical price |
 | Bratwurst and other fresh sausage, 0.65 lb$4.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $3.12Typical price |
 | Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
 | Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.35 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinners
$1.54 per serving$6.17 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 3 russet potatoes
- 10 oz cured longaniza or chorizo
- 1/2 cup olive oil (optional)
- lettuce
- cilantro
- 4 tbsp cotija cheese
- 4 tbsp crema mexicana
- 1 red onion pickled
- salt (optional)
- oregano
- garlic powder
- 8 toothpicks
Steps
- Dice the potatoes into small pieces and cook them in 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 12 minutes.
- Remove the chorizo casing, crumble the meat into the skillet, and cook for 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Season the filling with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stir until combined.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, adding oil if needed for crisping.
- Fill each tortilla with the potato mixture, fold with toothpicks, and top with lettuce, cilantro, cotija, crema, and pickled onion.
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