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three leftover turkey tacos on a white plate.

Leftover Turkey Tacos

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Transform your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into delicious and easy-to-make Leftover Turkey Tacos. This recipe offers a fresh twist to traditional post-holiday meals, ensuring that no part of your feast goes to waste. Everyone loves these delicious tacos!

  • Total Time: 25 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil (I used olive oil)
  • 2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for extra spice)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salsa or hot sauce of choice

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the shredded turkey and jalapeño to the skillet. Season the turkey with cumin and chili powder.
  3. Stir and cook the turkey and pepper, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Transfer the turkey mixture to a clean plate and set aside.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the same skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Place some turkey on each tortilla after warmed. Add your toppings including the lettuce, onion, cheese, cilantro, and sour cream.
  7. Squeeze a bit of lime juice on top. Add salsa or hot sauce if you want.
  8. Serve the tacos with extra lime wedges on the side.
  9. Enjoy hot!

Notes

  1. This recipe can be made using shredded cooked chicken or pork as well.
  2. This recipe is very versatile! Feel free to serve the tacos with whatever toppings you like.
  3. If you want a lower-carb version of these tacos, feel free to serve them with low-carb tortillas or with cauliflower rice instead of corn tortillas.
  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 436
  • Sugar: 2.9 g
  • Sodium: 347.2 mg
  • Fat: 16.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28.8 g
  • Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 42.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 140.9 mg