Oaxacan Mexico Fried Potato Skillet
Created by dienia b on April 23, 2023
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #40540
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: Parboiled potatoes until almost done and drain well.
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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.
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Step 3: Once golden, remove the potatoes from the pan and reserve.
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Step 4: Pour a little more oil into the same pan and fry the onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat.
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Step 5: Once they have a bright color add the chorizo and fry, use a spoon to break the chorizo into smaller pieces.
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Step 6: When it starts to get a more golden hue add the tomato and mix.
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Step 7: Return the potatoes to the skillet and season to taste with oregano salt and pepper.
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Step 8: Cook for 6 more minutes.
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Step 9: Add the shredded Oaxaca cheese to cover the top.
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Step 10: Garnish with cilantro, warmed tortillas (corn but you can use flour) and green sauce.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (609.3 g)
- Calories 827.1
- Total Fat - 44.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 16.5 g
- Cholesterol - 81.6 mg
- Sodium - 1712 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 71.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 12.3 g
- Sugars - 8.3 g
- Protein - 38.2 g
- Calcium - 610.3 mg
- Iron - 3.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 52.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.7 mg