Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos
Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos feature a hearty blend of seasoned ground beef and tender potatoes tucked into warm corn tortillas. A tangy, creamy tomatillo–avocado salsa brightens each bite with fresh cilantro and a gentle jalapeño kick. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or a laid-back weekend spread, they balance comfort and freshness in every taco.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes, then add the onion and stir. Continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Drain off excess grease, then gently stir in the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Put the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro in a blender. Squeeze the avocados from their skins into the blender. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a skillet until they are heated through and flexible. Spoon some of the meat mixture onto each, top with the sauce, roll up, and enjoy.
- Calories 744.68 kcal High 37%
- Protein 25.19 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 80.79 g 29%
- Total Fat 37.11 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 9.91 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.39 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1065.68 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 13.56 g Good Source 48%
- Total Sugars 3.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 231.11 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 3.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1670.02 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 35.48 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 24.45 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Guatemalan Style Beef and Potato Tacos is made with 10 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Corn Tortilla, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 744.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Corn Tortilla, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 744.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos healthy?
- Guatemalan-Style Beef and Potato Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 744.68 calories and 25.19 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1065.68 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.91 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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