Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos
Description
These corned beef and cabbage tacos are a crispy, skillet-fried twist on a classic comfort pairing. Savory corned beef is sautéed until lightly crisp, combined with tender cabbage, and tucked into tortillas layered with melted cheese, then pan-fried until golden. Finished with fresh cabbage for crunch, this quick taco recipe delivers bold flavor, satisfying texture, and an easy weeknight-friendly cooking process.
Ingredients
For the Tacos
- 2 cups canned corned beef crumbled or broken up
- 0.25 cup onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded, for cooking
- 1 cup green cabbage fresh shredded, for topping
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 6 pieces tortillas thin, soft tortillas
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for pan-frying
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion in avocado oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add corned beef, breaking it up, and cook 10 to 15 minutes until most liquid evaporates and beef lightly crisps.
- Stir in shredded cabbage and cook until wilted. Season with black pepper and remove from heat.
- Heat oil in a pan, place a tortilla down, and sprinkle cheese on one side.
- Add corned beef and cabbage filling, top with more cheese, and cook until golden.
- Flip carefully and cook the second side until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from pan, top with fresh cabbage, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure the tortillas crisp properly.
- Fresh cabbage added at the end provides crunch and balances the richness of the filling.