Irish Tacos with Corned Beef (Printable)

Tender corned beef meets crisp cabbage slaw and creamy horseradish sauce in soft flour tortillas for a delicious 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 Make It:

01 - Combine sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated. Set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Place cabbage, carrot, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated. Refrigerate until assembly.
03 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place tortillas one at a time in the pan, warming for approximately 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Stack warmed tortillas on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to retain heat.
04 - Layer sliced corned beef across the center of each warmed tortilla. Top with a generous portion of chilled cabbage slaw. Drizzle horseradish sauce generously over the filling. Garnish with chopped chives or sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately while tortillas remain warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tangy horseradish cream cuts through the rich corned beef like a perfectly matched friend
  • The crunch of fresh cabbage slaw creates this incredible texture contrast that makes every bite exciting
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something you spent all day planning
02 -
  • The slaw can get soggy if dressed too far ahead, so wait until you are ready to assemble
  • Overloading the tortillas makes them impossible to fold, so exercise some restraint with the filling
03 -
  • Let the assembled tacos sit for just a minute before eating so the tortilla softens slightly from the slaw
  • If your corned beef is cold, quickly warm it in the skillet before assembling for maximum flavor

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