Central American Tacos

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Wonderful authentic tacos I first tasted in Guatemala at a taco stand. May be a little different to the American taste, but the green sauce is the crowning touch. The flavors are the subtle flavors of Central America.

Submitted by bubcat
Updated on February 27, 2025
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 5 large potatoes, cubed

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 tomatillos, husked and quartered

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled

  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, diced

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

  • 3 avocados, halved with pits removed

  • 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes, then stir in the onion. Cook until meat is no longer pink, and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease, and gently stir in the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Place the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro into a blender. Squeeze avocados out of their skins into the blender. Process until smooth.

  4. Heat tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible. Spoon on some of the meat mixture, and top with the sauce. Roll up, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

531 Calories
32g Fat
43g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 531
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 14g 48%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1149mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.