Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a mouthwatering meal with this Leftover Turkey Taco Recipe. In just under an hour, you can create a dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The combination of spices and fresh ingredients makes these tacos not only delicious but also nutritious and satisfying. Customize them with your favorite toppings to suit any taste, making every bite a delightful experience. Whether you’re serving them for Taco Night or using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover turkey (shredded)
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 white onion (sliced)
- 6 flour tortillas
- Toppings: red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- Combine shredded turkey with orange juice and seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot; add turkey mixture and sliced onion. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil; add turkey mixture to sear until crispy (about 12-15 minutes).
- Serve in warm tortillas topped with red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg