Central American Tacos Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Central American Tacos Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Central American Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

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

Cranberry Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Central American Tacos Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 530.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.8g 46%

Carbohydrates: 43g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 13.5g 54%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 32g 49%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 54.9mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 541.2IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.2mg 86%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 47%

Vitamin C: 20.6mg 34%

Folate: 118mcg 30%

Calcium: 88.6mg 9%

Iron: 5.3mg 29%

Magnesium: 105mg 38%

Potassium: 1148.6mg 32%

Sodium: 90.3mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 287.9

*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.