Potato, Scallion & Chorizo Crispy Tacos
Taquitos de Papa, Cebollita y Chorizo
Recipe Yield
5 to 6 servings
Cooking time
25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 lb red bliss potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz fresh uncooked Mexican chorizo sausage casings removed, coarsely chopped
- 8 scallions white and light green parts thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt or more to taste
- 10-12 Corn tortillas
- safflower oil for frying
- Salsa verde or any salsa of your choice
To Prepare
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the potato pieces, once the water returns to a boil, cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain.
- Place the chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat. As it cooks, use a wooden spoon or spatula to crumble it into smaller pieces. Once it browns and crisps, 5 to 6 minutes, add the scallions and stir to combine; cook for about 1 minute or until the scallions begin to soften.
- Add the cooked potatoes and salt, mashing them into the chorizo mixture with a potato masher or a wooden spoon, for about 1 minute until well combined. Remove from the heat. Taste, add salt as needed.
- Heat a dry, medium skillet over medium heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet one at a time for 15 to 30 seconds on each side, to soften them for rolling and so they will not crack as you assemble tacos.
- Place a few tablespoons of the filling on the center of each heated tortilla, and roll, as tightly as you can, into a taco. Insert a wooden toothpick through taco pairs, through the seams to help them retain their roll shape as they cook. When they have all been rolled, finish the tacos by either frying or toasting them.
To fry the tacos:
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet to a depth of about 1 inch, place over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, 4 to 6 minutes, fry the tacos in batches, placing them in the skillet, without crowding them. They oil should be bubbling as they cook. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until the bottom and sides have crisped and turned golden. Use tongs to turn over the tacos, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels. Continue until all the tacos have been fried.
To toast the tacos:
- Heat a large, dry skillet or comal over medium heat. Working in batches, place the tacos in the skillet. Let them toast and heat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the tacos are browned and crisped, then flip to the other side and toast until evenly browned and crisp.
- Remove all toothpicks; serve warm.
Comments
49comments inPotato, Scallion & Chorizo Crispy Tacos
Kari from Alexandria, VA
Aug 07
Pati, I made these last night and both my husband and I loved them! Very simple ingredients and such a flavorful dish! I had left over “stuffing” so I heated it this morning and topped it with a fried egg…two marvelous meals!!! Thank you for another terrific recipe!
Pati Jinich
Aug 18
Yum! You know how much I love eggs, so yes to this idea!
Marie
Jan 10
Pati
I make this tacos and more of your recipes and are the best, I like how you cook you have and excellent season!!!!!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Gracias Marie!
Louise Fry
Nov 28
I’ve been trying to find Your receipe for Duck you had on TV. I believe it had and orange glaze on it.
Pati Jinich
Jan 02
So happy this recipe called your attention Louise, here it is for you! http://patijinich.com/spicy-honey-garlic-and-orange-roasted-duck/
Anonymous
Nov 19
Love everything Patty , you are awesome 🙏❤️💐
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
Gracias!
Kitty Long
Nov 16
This sounds delicious and easy. Have you tried adding cilantro, or is best not to? I love watching your programs and your books: awesome!
Gracias Pati
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
I love cilantro, so go for it!
Alicia
Nov 15
Love your show and recipes, I’ve made your corn 🌽 tamales and everyone loved them. 😊
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
Gracias Alicia!
Clelin
Jun 01
Hi Pati,
This year I’m graduating from culinary school and I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you and your cooking. You’ve been a really big inspiration to me throughout my cooking career so far. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Pati Jinich
Jun 05
Congratulations Clelin! And thanks so much for the kind words 🙂
Chris M
Jun 01
Hi Pati,
Me and a friend are making this recipe for a project in school. Got any tips on how to make it great!
Pati Jinich
Jun 05
Fry your tacos to make them extra crispy and remember to do them in batches to avoid overcrowding, in which case they will come out soggy. Good luck!
Nancy E
Jan 20
I was going to make Tacos de papa, but now they are going to be tacos de papa y chorizo. Yum! Thanks for the idea. Also making salsa de tomate along with your green Chile salsa. Love your recipes.
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
Awesome! Thanks so much Nancy, enjoy 😉
Jose Louis Olivas
Jan 19
I am going to have to make those tacos. They look very good. Thank you Pati.
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
Hopefully you will love them Jose!
Anonymous
Jan 19
Que es escallion?
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
Es cebollin o cebollita cambray;)
Joanne & Megan
Nov 10
My daughter made these last night. She added some leftover black beans and topped with your Roasted Jalapeno & Tomato Salsa. Thank you for another delicious recipe. This may be our new favorite method.
Pati Jinich
Nov 11
Great idea ladies! So glad you enjoyed these taquitos 😉
Deb Parker
Aug 30
Making these tonight. I work on a farm where they sell local products from other farm’s. Purchased some chorizo, freshly made. Can’t wait!
Pati Jinich
Sep 05
Mmmm, yummy, enjoy Deb!
Bertha Aguirre
Jul 22
Where can I find the Mexican chorizo? My mouth is watering just thinking of making the the potato scallion and chorizo taquitos
Pati Jinich
Jul 26
You can find it in any Latin or Hispanic Market in your area Bertha. These days major chains carry it too like Harris Teeter, Safeway and Whole Foods, good luck!
Martha E Munguia
May 05
Wow! Going to the store can’t wait to try and eat!
Pati Jinich
May 11
Yay Martha, thank you 😉
Jelić Sandra
May 05
Great kitchen🙌. Hi from Croatia😊
Pati Jinich
May 11
Thank you Jelic! Hi back all the way to Croatia 😉
Patricia Hernandez
May 04
Pati can you make pambazos?
Pati Jinich
May 11
Hola Patricia! I do have a recipe for Pambazos that you can find here, enjoy! https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/home-and-family/recipes/chef-pati-jinichs-recipes-from-cookbook-patis-mexican-table
Joanette Jones
May 04
Pati-
First, I LOVE your show and recipes! I was wondering, what is the brand of Mexican sausage that you use?
Pati Jinich
May 04
Hi Joanette, FUD chorizo sausage is pretty good; if you cannot find it any brand will do as long as it is Mexican Style. Good luck!
Bricia in ATX
Jan 29
Hola Pati!
Have you ever had “Molotes” in Oaxaca, and if yes, do you have a recipe?
Pati
Feb 07
Oh I don’t have a recipe right now…I’ll try to work on one soon, Bricia.
Jasmine Wiest
Nov 13
How might you alter this recipe if all you have on Hand is cooked chorizo?
Pati
Nov 15
You can follow it nearly exactly the same, Jasmine. Add the cooked chorizo to the pan and add the scallions and then follow the recipe as is.
MSJ
Aug 23
Thank you for this recipe! I grew up eating chorizo and egg tacos for breakfast but my sister is recently allergic to egg so this recipe pleases everyone in our family. These tacos are in regular brunch rotation in my family.
Pati
Aug 23
That’s so great to hear!
Margarita Perez
Mar 26
Thank you Pati for this recipe. I made some today. Its very delicious.
Pati
Mar 27
Yay!
Carol Craig
Mar 21
Which is best to use yellow or white corn tortillas
Pati
Mar 23
Either works great!
Rita Hernandez
Jun 06
Rather than a dry heat skillet, I heat some oil in the skillet, dip the tortillas in briefly to soften them up. Then I place a few tablespoons of the filling in the center of each heated (with oil) tortilla, and roll tightly working quickly cause the tortilla is hot. Once rolled tightly I place the rolled taco (seam side down) in a square oven proof pan and heat about 15 to 20 minute each side. The oil in the tortilla really crisps up the tacos…no need for toothpicks.
Pati
Jun 09
YUM!!!
Lupe
Jan 29
What temperature did you use?