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Papas en Salsa (Potatoes in Tomatillo Salsa)

Easy side dish for any meal or as a meatless option for tacos! 
Course Potatoes, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 large tomatillos
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1/3 white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • cilantro
  • 1 red fresno or small sweet pepper
  • 3 1/2 pounds white yellow or red potatoes (washed)
  • Olive or grapeseed oil
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

Directions

  • Peel and wash the tomatillos. Remove the stems from the jalapeños. Place the tomatillos, peppers, onion and garlic in a pot of simmering water. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer salsa ingredients to the blender. Season with salt, to taste and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Slice the potatoes into 1 inch chunks, set aside. Preheat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a deep skillet at medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover with lid. This will create steam and help the potatoes cook all the way through the middle. Stir now and then and cover after each time.
  • After about 25 minutes, if the potatoes are fork tender, add the salsa from the blender. Fold to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with cilantro and red fresno chile pepper.

Notes

Tips~ Want to take this dish over the top? Transfer to a baking dish. Top with mexican crema and queso ranchero or Oaxaca. Broil for just a few minutes to melt the cheese!