Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a delicious feast with our Leftover Turkey Taco Recipe! This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining tender turkey, vibrant spices, and fresh ingredients for a flavor-packed experience. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can serve up mouthwatering tacos that everyone will adore. Customize your tacos with various toppings like avocado, salsa, or fresh cilantro to suit your taste. Whether it’s a family dinner or meal prep for the week, these tacos are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover turkey (white or dark meat)
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 white onion (sliced)
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar (divided)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
- Shred turkey and combine with orange juice and spice mixture in a mixing bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat; add turkey mixture and sliced onion. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining olive oil and turkey mixture. Cook until crispy (12-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with the turkey mixture and topping with red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg