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Leftover Taco Meat

A delicious way to repurpose leftover taco meat into a flavorful dish that can be used in various recipes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Taco Meat
  • 2 cups leftover taco meat seasoned ground beef or turkey
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Dice the bell pepper and onion. If using frozen corn, thaw it in advance.
Cook the Mixture
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the leftover taco meat and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Serve
  1. Serve the taco meat mixture in bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; you can serve it in tortillas, over rice, or as a topping for nachos.

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