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Name: Authentic Tacos de Canasta Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Potato Filling (Relleno de Papa):**; 3 large potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced; 1/2 white onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth; *For the Bean Filling (Relleno de Frijol):**; 2 cups cooked pinto or black beans (canned is fine, drained and rinsed); 1/4 white onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup water or bean cooking liquid; *For Assembly:**; 12-15 corn tortillas (6-inch size); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup salsa verde or salsa roja (store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup cooked, shredded meat (optional, such as carnitas or tinga); 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage (for garnish); 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (for garnish); 1/4 cup Mexican crema (for garnish)

Tacos de Canasta

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Basket tacos, a traditional Mexican street food consisting of tacos kept warm in a basket.

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