Description
These Irresistible St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Tacos combine tender, warm corned beef with a fresh and tangy cabbage slaw, wrapped in soft tortillas for a festive and flavorful meal perfect for celebrating.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tacos
- 2 cups cooked corned beef, shredded or chopped
- 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
For the Cabbage Slaw
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Pickled jalapeños
- Sliced radishes
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prep the slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded carrot, thinly sliced green onion, and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Pour this dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate while you get the rest ready. For best flavor, let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Warm the corned beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped or shredded corned beef and warm it through, stirring occasionally. Optionally sprinkle a little black pepper or smoked paprika for extra flavor. Continue heating until the corned beef is hot and slightly crispy around the edges, then remove from heat.
- Heat the tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds. Keep warm by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel.
- Assemble the tacos: Place a generous spoonful of warm corned beef onto each tortilla. Top with a heaping scoop of the cabbage slaw. Add any optional toppings such as pickled jalapeños, sliced radishes, crumbled cotija cheese, or hot sauce to taste.
- Serve immediately: Best eaten fresh while the corned beef is warm and the slaw is crisp.
Notes
- Slaw tastes better if it sits for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- You can use either corn or flour tortillas depending on your preference.
- Optional toppings like pickled jalapeños and cotija cheese add great extra flavor and texture.
- For a spicier kick, add hot sauce as desired.
- Leftover assembled tacos are not recommended as the slaw may get soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Keywords: corned beef tacos, St. Patrick’s Day recipe, cabbage slaw, easy tacos, festive tacos
