Irish Tacos with Corned Beef (Printer-friendly)

Tender corned beef meets crisp cabbage slaw and creamy horseradish sauce in soft flour tortillas for a perfect Irish-Mexican fusion.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Corned Beef

01 - 1.1 lbs cooked corned beef, sliced or shredded

→ Slaw

02 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1/2 cup carrot, grated
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Tacos & Sauce

10 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream
12 - 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
13 - 1 tsp lemon juice
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh chives, chopped (optional)
16 - Sliced green onions (optional)

# How-To Guide:

01 - In a small bowl, combine sour cream, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and thoroughly blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together shredded green cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. In a separate bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix well to coat. Refrigerate until assembly.
03 - Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place each tortilla in the pan for approximately 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Stack warmed tortillas on a plate and cover with a clean towel to maintain temperature.
04 - Place warmed tortillas on a clean work surface. Distribute sliced corned beef evenly among tortillas. Top each with a generous portion of cabbage slaw. Drizzle horseradish cream sauce over the filling.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives or sliced green onions over the assembled tacos. Serve immediately while tortillas are still warm and slaw retains its crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The horseradish cream sauce cuts through the rich corned beef like a friend who tells you the truth
  • Cold crisp slaw against warm tortillas creates that perfect temperature contrast everyone secretly loves
02 -
  • Warm tortillas make or break this recipe so dont skip that step or theyll crack and spill everywhere
  • Let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes because the cabbage needs time to soften slightly and absorb the dressing
03 -
  • Slice the corned beef against the grain for the most tender texture in every bite
  • Make double the sauce because it keeps for a week and is amazing on sandwiches

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