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Oaxacan Mexico Fried Potato Skillet

Here's how you make Oaxacan Mexico Fried Potato Skillet
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 40m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, cubed
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 serrano chiles, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato, cubed
  • 8 ounces mexican chorizo
  • 1/8 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1/2 cup green salsa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Parboiled potatoes until almost done and drain well.

  • Step 2: Heat a little olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and cook the potato cubes until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 3: Once golden, remove the potatoes from the pan and reserve.

  • Step 4: Pour a little more oil into the same pan and fry the onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat.

  • Step 5: Once they have a bright color add the chorizo and fry, use a spoon to break the chorizo into smaller pieces.

  • Step 6: When it starts to get a more golden hue add the tomato and mix.

  • Step 7: Return the potatoes to the skillet and season to taste with oregano salt and pepper.

  • Step 8: Cook for 6 more minutes.

  • Step 9: Add the shredded Oaxaca cheese to cover the top.

  • Step 10: Garnish with cilantro, warmed tortillas (corn but you can use flour) and green sauce.


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