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Leftover Turkey Taco Recipe

A quick and delicious way to use up leftover turkey in flavorful tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Taco
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey leftover turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small taco shells soft or hard
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce for topping
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes for topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Turkey Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shredded turkey, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and well combined.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
  2. Spoon the turkey filling into each taco shell.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. You can also add avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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