Description
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a mouthwatering feast with this Leftover Turkey Taco Recipe. Packed with flavor and quick to prepare, these tacos are perfect for casual family dinners or festive gatherings. The blend of spices and fresh ingredients elevates leftover turkey into a delightful dish that everyone will love. With just a few simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that allows for endless customization—perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover turkey (white or dark meat)
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 white onion (sliced)
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar (divided)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
- Combine sliced or shredded turkey with orange juice and seasoning mix in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat; add seasoned turkey and onions. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat remaining olive oil on medium-high; pan-fry the turkey mixture until crispy (about 12-15 minutes).
- Assemble tacos with crispy turkey, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg