Description
Transform your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a mouthwatering feast with these Leftover Turkey Tacos. This recipe is perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, allowing you to elevate your leftovers into a flavorful dish that everyone will love. The combination of spices and fresh orange juice brings vibrant flavors to life, ensuring that boring leftovers are a thing of the past. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy delicious turkey tacos that are both satisfying and nutritious. Customize your tacos with a variety of toppings for an extra touch, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover turkey (white or dark meat)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 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)
- 6 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Mix shredded turkey with orange juice and seasoning in another bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a pot; add turkey mixture and sliced onion. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Crisp up the turkey in a skillet with more olive oil until browned.
- Assemble tacos with crispy turkey and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg