Dinner for 6

Potato Tacos

Name: Potato Tacos
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb russet potatoes; kosher salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup sour cream; 12 corn tortillas; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying (optional); 1/4 cup red onion; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 lime (optional)

$4.45for 440 minServes 6

Seasoned mashed potatoes fill corn tortillas with cheddar, sour cream, onion, and cilantro before crisp pan-frying.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical	1 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Tortillas, 12$0.30 each typical	12	$3.60Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.67

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 cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.11 per serving$4.45 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 lb russet potatoes
kosher salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup sour cream
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying (optional)
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 lime (optional)

Steps

Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water for 15 minutes until tender.
Drain and mash the potatoes with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side.
Fill each tortilla with potatoes and cheddar, then fold them closed.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the tacos for 3 minutes per side.
Top the tacos with sour cream, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.