Leftover Tacos ™

If you ever wondered what to do with your leftovers, wonder no more. I've used shredded chicken for this recipe but it also works with beef and even your thanksgiving turkey leftovers.

I've shredded the chicken by hand, but you can even use two forks to use as well.  If shredding meat by hand, make sure your hands are clean.

Fillings

2-3 cups shredded chicken

1/2 c diced onions

1 c - 1  1/4 c (8- 10 oz)  salsa 

1-2 T oil (olive or canola)

1 clove garlic, crushed and chopped

1 lime juice and zest

1/8 - 1/4 tsp each:  salt, pepper

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Fixings

8 taco shells

1 c each: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes,
1/2 c sour cream

Peel, rinse and dice onions. Place in a small bowl, set aside. Shred chicken into bowl with onions.

Heat saute pan to medium high heat, lower heat to medium and add oil. Add chicken, onions, salsa, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, lime zest to pan.  Squeeze lime juice over mixture. Cook for 6- 10 min or until heated, stirring occasionally. 

Scoop chicken into a taco shell.  Top with your favorite fixings and enjoy!

Serves 4-6.

Skillet Tacos ™

This is a very quick and satisfying recipe for tacos.  You can also make this vegetarian by substituting the beef and cheese with vegetarian alternatives. Enjoy!

Filling

1 lb ground meat  (I've used ground round)
1/2 c onion (diced)
1/8 - 1/4 tsp  each: salt, pepper
1 - 1  1/2 c salsa (adjust amount needed)
1 clove garlic (chopped, crushed)

1/8 tsp each: red pepper flakes, diced mild green chilies (optional)
1 lime, juice and zest
1 T olive oil 

Fixings

8 taco shells or tortillas

1 c each approx.: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, 
1/2 c sour cream.

Heat saute pan over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add oil. Add onions and meat. Brown meat and onions for 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease from meat (If using lean beef, omit step).


Add salsa, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lime zest and chilies to meat. Cook for another 4 to 6 minutes or until done. Squeeze some lime juice over meat mixture.

To serve: Scoop meat mixture into a taco shell. Top with your favorite fixings and enjoy!

Serves 4 (2 tacos each).