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Mexican Potato Tacos

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 21, 2022
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Switch up family taco night with a veggie-filled variation: Mexican Potato Tacos! These tasty handhelds are made using Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ Taco Shells, Taco Seasoning Mix and Taco Sauce. And they're ready to serve in 35 minutes. That means you can have potato tacos ready to eat even on your busier nights!

Mexican Potato Tacos

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 large unpeeled Yukon Gold or 3 to 4 medium red potatoes (1/2 lb), cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 4 taco shells from 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped
  • 1/2 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Sauce
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese or Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place potatoes in microwavable bowl; cover with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion and bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion and bell pepper are crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salsa verde and taco seasoning mix; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Divide filling evenly into taco shells. Top each with lettuce, tomato, taco sauce and cheese.

Nutrition

200 Calories
11g Total Fat
5g Protein
20g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Taco
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
11g
16%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
700mg
29%
Potassium
550mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
11%
Sugars
7g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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