Dinner for 6
Potato Tacos
Seasoned mashed potatoes fill corn tortillas with cheddar, sour cream, onion, and cilantro before crisp pan-frying.
$4.45for 4 servings
$1.11 per serving$4.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.67 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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