Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos

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Have leftover corned beef? Try changing things up with these corned beef tacos topped with coleslaw and creamy Guinness horseradish sauce!

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Why I love these corned beef tacos

Corned beef and cabbage is a staple for many St. Patrick’s Day dinner tables. But, if I’m being completely honest, I think it’s pretty boring. I decided to do something different this year with a crazy twist on this traditional dish.

Corned beef and cabbage tacos with Guinness horseradish cream sauce. The sauce really accents the flavors in the corned beef. I am not kidding you, this sauce is amazing. I could put it anything.

Since I have no one to feed in my apartment, I brought the tacos over to my parents’ place for lunch and my dad loved them. Then, they were passed on to my sister who just texted me, “de-lish,” and that means a lot because she’s a fairly picky eater.

If you like this recipe, you have to try this Irish beef stew, and this Irish sausage and this Irish shepherd’s pie. And if you love Guinness, try making this Guinness braised beef.

Don’t forget dessert! Make some Lucky Charms cookies or this Irish potato candy to go with your corned beef tacos.

Corned beef and cabbage tacos on a serving platter with a bottle of guinness in the background.

Ingredients & substitutions

  • Sour cream – Since we went dairy free, we opt for a vegan sour cream.
  • Mayonnaise – As usual, we chose to use a light mayo but feel free to use whatever style mayo is your favorite.
  • Guinness

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

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A bowl of cabbage with the ingredients to make a slaw for tacos in bowls surrounding it.
A platter with tortillas filled with just meat, ready to be assembled.

The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.

How to make corned beef tacos with cabbage slaw

These tacos are the perfect way to use up your left over corned beef, but it’s also a great way to serve it in the first place. The choice is yours. Either way, you’ll need cooked corned beef for the tacos.

I didn’t have leftovers, so I picked one up at the grocery store and cooked it in a mixture of Guinness, water (1 can Guinness + 1 quart water), and the spice packet. I followed the directions, and then chopped it up.

You could really prepare the corned beef using any method though – boiling, roasting, slow cooking. This baked corned beef is one of my favorite ways to prepare corned beef, if you need a great recipe to follow.

leftover corned beef tacos prepared on a serving platter.

FAQs and tips about corned beef and cabbage tacos

  • Do you rinse corned beef before cooking? Yes. You should rinse corned beef before cooking. Normally, I wouldn’t suggest rinsing raw meat, but since corned beef is stored in a super salty brine, I think it’s best to rinse or soak it before cooking to remove a bit of the saltiness.
  • What cut of meat is corned beef made out of? Corned beef is usually made from beef brisket, but the unique flavor comes from the brine it’s preserved in, which contains pink salt and pickling spices such as juniper, all spice, and mustard seed.
Corned beef tacos with cabbage on a plate.

Corned Beef Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Have leftover corned beef? Try changing things up with these corned beef tacos topped with coleslaw and creamy Guinness horseradish sauce!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sour cream we used vegan
  • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Guinness
  • 3 teaspoons fresh horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chopped corned beef, heated
  • 1 package coleslaw mix
  • 8 multigrain tortillas

Instructions

To prepare the sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Guinness, horseradish, mustard, vinegar and salt & pepper.

To assemble the tacos:

  • Top each tortilla with some corned beef, cabbage and sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal Carbohydrates: 26g Protein: 10g Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 22mg Sodium: 823mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Vitamin C: 7mg

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Melissa Belanger is the founder and food-obsessed visionary behind Simply Whisked, where she creates dairy free recipes with simple ingredients. She lives in Wisconsin with her milk-allergic husband and two kids. Melissa's experience in developing dairy free recipes is unparalleled and she strives to make dairy-free living accessible and enjoyable. In addition to running Simply Whisked, Melissa also manages two other publications: Another Cocktail Blog, a cocktail recipe website, and The Pasta Twins, a joint venture with her twin sister.

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