Description

These tacos transform leftover turkey into a crispy, carnitas-style filling for a fresh, flavorful post-Thanksgiving meal. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, they make the most of holiday leftovers.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups leftover cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)

2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

salt and black pepper to taste

8 small corn or flour tortillas

toppings: diced onion, chopped cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, crema

Instructions

1. Shred or roughly chop the leftover turkey into bite-sized pieces.

2. In a mixing bowl, toss turkey with olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

4. Add the seasoned turkey to the skillet and let it cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to develop a golden crust.

5. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until edges are crisp and turkey is heated through, then season with salt and a squeeze of lime.

6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in a 300°F oven until pliable.

7. Assemble tacos by layering turkey carnitas in warm tortillas and topping with onion, cilantro, avocado, crema, and a lime squeeze

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pan-fry
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 400
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 65

Keywords: leftover turkey tacos, turkey carnitas, thanksgiving tacos, pulled turkey tacos, crispy turkey tacos, leftover recipes