Roasted Jersey Royal Potato and Chorizo Taco with Chipotle Crema

Crispy roasted Jersey Royals and spicy chorizo combine in a delicious taco, topped with a smoky chipotle crema. A flavorful and satisfying lunch!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

685

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.46

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Snack

Cuisine:

Jersey•Mexican

Cooking Style:

Roasting

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Small, new potatoes, halved or quartered if large)

£2.75

200gChorizo(Spanish chorizo, roughly chopped)

£2.50

2tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil)

£0.20

1tspSmoked Paprika

£0.10

0.5tspGarlic Powder

£0.05

0.5tspSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, to taste)

£0.02

150gSour Cream

£0.85

50gMayonnaise

£0.25

1Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce(Depending on spice preference, finely chopped)

£0.75

1tbspLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

8Corn Tortillas(Small or medium size)

£1.50

Small bunchFresh Cilantro(Roughly chopped, for garnish)

£0.70

Total Cost

£9.83

£2.46 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
In a large bowl, toss the halved or quartered Jersey Royal potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure the potatoes are evenly coated.
3
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the chopped chorizo to the baking sheet and continue roasting for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown and the chorizo is cooked through.
5
While the potatoes and chorizo are roasting, prepare the chipotle crema: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to your spice preference.
6
Warm the corn tortillas according to package instructions (or in a dry pan over medium heat until pliable).
7
To assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with the roasted Jersey Royal potatoes and chorizo mixture. Top with a generous dollop of chipotle crema and garnish with fresh cilantro.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (242g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

50g

71% of RDA

Protein

21g

42% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

850 mg

37% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy potatoes, parboil them for 5 minutes before roasting.

Add a squeeze of lime juice to the potatoes before roasting for extra flavor.

If you don't have Jersey Royals, any small, new potato variety will work well.

If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers before chopping them.

Add some crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese for extra flavor and texture.

Consider adding some pickled red onions as a topping for some acidity.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Baking Sheet

Mixing Bowl

Wine Pairings

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