These leftover turkey tacos are spicy and delicious!
They're a little spicy because they have both adobo sauce and chipotle chilis in adobo.
The creaminess of the cheese counterbalances it nicely though, so for those of you (like me) who are a bit of a wuss when it comes to spicy food, don't worry - these won't be too much for you!
Why You'll Love These Turkey Tacos
Who doesn't love tacos? These tacos are a great weeknight meal. You can make it in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. Turkey has a pretty mild flavor - the spices and salsa really add a lot of smoky and tangy flavors.
These turkey tacos are great with Thanksgiving turkey, but you could also shred some chicken breasts and use those. Or pick up some pre-cooked turkey at Trader Joe's!
Other Leftover Turkey Recipes
If you’re looking for some other leftover turkey ideas - check out my turkey banh mi sandwiches or my post on ways to use up leftover turkey.
I hope you enjoy this turkey tacos recipe!
Leftover Turkey Tacos
These leftover turkey tacos are spicy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked turkey meat, shredded
- 12 ounces beer
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 2 chipotles in adobo, diced
- 2 cups salsa
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- Combine the turkey, beer, adobo, chipotles, and salsa in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours. (note: this can also be made on the stove, simmer in a large pot over low heat for 1 hour)
- Divide the turkey between the tortillas and top with the onion, cheese, and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
- Turkey will keep in the refrigerator for two days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 608Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1529mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 41g
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