Irish Tacos Corned Beef Cabbage (Printable View)
Corned beef and zesty cabbage slaw wrapped in warm tortillas with tangy horseradish cream sauce.
# 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
16 - Sliced green onions
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Whisk sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder in small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
02 - Combine cabbage, carrot, red onion, and parsley in large bowl. Whisk vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in separate bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly. Chill until ready to assemble.
03 - Heat dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla approximately 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
04 - Layer corned beef slices on each tortilla. Top with generous portion of cabbage slaw and drizzle with horseradish cream sauce.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped chives or sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately while tortillas remain warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The horseradish cream sauce cuts through the rich corned beef like a bright, spicy revelation
- Cold slaw against warm tortillas creates that perfect temperature contrast everyone craves
- These come together in under 40 minutes even when youre cooking after a long day
02 -
- Cold slaw is crucial so make it at least 15 minutes before assembling
- Warm tortillas make or break this recipe, cold ones crack and fall apart
- The sauce needs time to mellow so whisk it first and let it wait
03 -
- Shred the corned beef against the grain for tender bites
- Letting the slaw sit for an hour improves texture significantly