Irish Tacos with Corned Beef (Printable)

Tender corned beef with crisp cabbage slaw and creamy horseradish sauce in warm flour tortillas.

# 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 (optional)
16 - Sliced green onions (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine sour cream, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk until completely smooth and refrigerate until assembly.
02 - Toss shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley in a large bowl. Whisk apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place each tortilla in the pan for approximately 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Stack warmed tortillas on a plate and cover with a clean towel to retain heat.
04 - Place a portion of sliced corned beef in the center of each warmed tortilla. Top generously with cabbage slaw and drizzle with horseradish cream sauce.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives or sliced green onions over the tacos. Serve immediately while tortillas are still warm and slaw remains crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crunch from fresh cabbage balances perfectly with tender corned beef
  • Ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like a clever fusion you spent hours planning
02 -
  • Cold corned beef slices much more cleanly than warm, so pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes before prep
  • Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes—the cabbage softens slightly and absorbs the dressing beautifully
03 -
  • Pat the corned beef dry with paper towels before slicing to prevent excess moisture from making the tortillas soggy
  • If your horseradish has been sitting in the fridge for months, give it a quick taste—it loses potency over time

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