Name: Papas a la Mexicana
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes ((or 2 large russet potatoes)); 1 jalapeno (finely diced); 1/4 onion (finely diced); 2 tomatoes (diced); 2 tbsp olive oil; salt ((as desired)); 1/4 cup water ((if needed))

Papas a la Mexicana are Mexican-style potatoes - perfectly tender, flavorful, and delicious. Serve as tacos or as a side dish to any main course.

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Two Papas a la Mexicana tacos served on a green plate and surrounded with bowls of potential toppings.

Made with ingredients that are the colors of the Mexican flag, Papas a la Mexicana are a staple in most Mexican homes.

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Just like Chorizo con Papas and Carne con Papas, this is a traditional Mexican recipe.

It’s versatile, yummy, and doesn’t break the bank. Talk about a winning dish!

This simple meal is so delicious, your family will be begging for Mexican-style potatoes every week!

Table of Contents

1 Ingredients
2 Instructions
3 Variations
4 Storing
5 Reheating
6 What to serve with it?
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7 Papas a la Mexicana

Ingredients

Here is everything that you need to make this Mexican vegetarian and budget-friendly recipe.

Yellow potatoes- The classic yukon gold work just fine. You can also use russet, red potatoes, even sweet potatoes.
Jalapeno – Dice it into really small pieces so you won’t bite into large chunks of chile. For a less spicy version, use roasted poblano peppers.
Diced Tomatoes- Or, use a can of diced tomatoes.
2 tablespoon of Olive oil
Onion
Salt

Instructions

The ingredients needed to make Mexican-style potatoes diced and ready to be cooked.

Any recipe called “a la mexicana” will include these three ingredients – jalapeno, onion, and tomato.

Green, white, and red, or the colors of the Mexican flag.

For those of you who like it spicier, add more jalapeno or a chile serrano.

This entire recipe is made in one large skillet, or in Spanish, a “sartén grande.”

A collage showing how to cook the potatoes.

Heat oil at a medium-high heat
Add potatoes. Cook for 7 minutes.
Add the jalapeno and onion. Cook 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and salt. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes more.

Home recipes don’t come any easier than this! It’s ready in a snap.

Note: If potatoes are not fully cooked, add a splash of water. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Variations

A large skillet with papas a la mexicana.

Here are a few variations to Papas a la Mexicana:

To make this dish the main meal, add in a package of longaniza, Mexican sausage (like chorizo), or diced chicken.
If serving for breakfast, add a fried egg.
Add in Queso Fresco, cheese, or sour cream to make your taste buds explode with flavor.
If you are serving people who prefer to avoid spice, substitute the peppers with a green bell pepper.
Serve this with flour tortillas or corn tortillas.

A decorative Mexican clay bowl with Mexican-style potatoes and decorated with a cilantro leaf.

Storing

Store in an airtight container and serve as a side dish or as tacos for a main meal.

Reheating

When reheating, place this potato dish on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes. It also adds a crispy texture that makes the potatoes delicious.

In a pinch, you can reheat your Papas a la Mexicana in the microwave for 60 seconds. Keep in mind that microwaves can differ.

What to serve with it?

Arroz Mexicano

Refried beans

Roasted Salsa Verde

Agua de Jamaica

Mexican potatoes truly are a tasty food that your friends and family will love.

It can be served on the side of another meal, or it can be made into the main entree with a few simple additions.

Buen provecho.

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