Leftover Turkey Tamales

A great way to use up your leftover holiday turkey!

Ingredients

3 cups turkey, shredded or diced
1 onion, peeled and chopped
4 cloves peeled garlic, finely chopped
1 cup green chile sauce (see Tomatillo Sauce recipe)
2 cups potatoes; peeled, cooked and diced into 1 inch cubes
1 cup chicken broth, turkey broth or vegetable broth
Tamale Kits (optional)

Directions
Mix all ingredients together and simmer for 20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Use as a filling for your tamales.

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Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos with Black Beans and Cilantro

After Thanksgiving, turkey leftovers are a given—but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! These Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos are a flavorful, quick way to transform your turkey into something exciting and taco-ready. Featuring seasoned shredded turkey with black beans, cilantro, and an optional twist of peas, this recipe is ideal for creating a Tex-Mex feast that’s as easy as it is tasty.

Ingredients:

2 cups leftover shredded Thanksgiving turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup peas (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (about ¼ cup)
Corn or flour tortillas
Toppings: Diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime

Instructions:

Prepare the Turkey: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add shredded turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir well to coat the turkey in the spices, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until turkey is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Add the Beans and Peas: Add black beans to the skillet, stirring them in with the turkey. If you’re adding peas for a bit of color and sweetness, fold them in as well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until everything is heated through.
Add Cilantro: Remove from heat and fold in the chopped cilantro for a fresh, vibrant kick.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of the turkey mixture. Top with your choice of diced tomatoes, jalapeños, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime for a bright finish.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side. Pair these tacos with a side of salsa or a refreshing margarita to keep the Tex-Mex vibes going!

Pro Tip: If you want even more heat, sprinkle a dash of chipotle powder into the turkey mixture or serve with a spicy salsa.

This Tex-Mex twist on turkey leftovers will make you look forward to post-Thanksgiving meals every year!

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Leftover Turkey Tacos

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We’re transforming those Thanksgiving leftovers into a whole new meal. Theturkey is cooked with onions, jalapeños, chili powder, and cumin, then foldedinside a lightly charred tortilla and topped with cilantro, sour cream,avocado, and a big dollop of cranberry chutney. The cranberry chutney replacesyour usual salsa or pico and brings a hint of sweetness and a whole lot ofzesty to these tacos that taste nothing like Thanksgiving dinner.

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These Turkey Tacos pair perfectly with the Cranberry Margarita found here

Frightful Feasting: Keto-Friendly Parmesan-Cheese-Crust Tacos with Ground Turkey

Halloween doesn’t just have to be about sweets and candies, especially when you’re keeping things healthy with a keto lifestyle. This year, cast a culinary spell on your guests with a dish that’s both festive and waistline-friendly: our Keto-Friendly Parmesan-Cheese-Crust Tacos with a hearty ground turkey filling. It’s all treat, no trick!

Unearth the Parmesan Secret: A Ghostly Crispy Crust

Forget traditional taco shells; our ghostly crispy crust is made entirely of Parmesan cheese, baked to a golden hue, offering a ghoulishly delightful crunch that’s low in carbs and high in flavor. And the best part? This cheesy concoction is eerily simple to prepare!

Lean ground turkey is the star of this fiendish filling. Seasoned with traditional spices and cooked to perfection, it’s a high-protein, low-fat alternative that keeps this dish keto-compliant and terrifyingly tasty.

Dress It Up: Wickedly Fresh Toppings

What’s a taco without the toppings? Continue the keto theme by choosing low-carb options like avocado, sour cream, fresh salsa, and shredded lettuce. Arrange them like a creepy Halloween character for an added fright!

But now, let’s unveil the recipe that will have your guests howling with delight.

Recipe: Keto-Friendly Halloween Tacos with Parmesan Cheese Crust and Ground Turkey

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Low-carb toppings (avocado, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, olives for “eyeballs”)

How to Conjure Your Creepy Cuisine:

Prepare the Cauldron: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cast the Cheese Crust Spell: For each taco shell, take a 1/3 cup of shredded Parmesan and sprinkle it into a circle onto the lined baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Shape Your Specters: After removing them from the oven, let them cool for a minute, then lift them off the sheet and drape over a taco stand or prop between the cups of an inverted muffin tin to form a taco-shell shape. They will harden as they cool.
Summon the Turkey Filling: While your shells cool, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon and sprinkling with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey is browned and the spices are fragrant.
Enchant with Eerie Toppings: Now for the fun part! Fill your crispy cheese taco shells with the seasoned ground turkey and an array of keto-friendly toppings. For a Halloween twist, arrange olives as “eyeballs,” use strips of avocado as “monster tongues,” or drizzle sour cream in a web pattern.
Serve Your Sinister Snack: Present your terrifying tacos on a platter, adorned with Halloween décor like plastic spiders or skeleton napkin rings. Watch as your guests devour them with ghoulish glee!

These Keto-Friendly Tacos are proof that you can maintain a healthy lifestyle while indulging in the festive spirit of Halloween. The savory crunch of the Parmesan cheese crust coupled with the flavorful ground turkey filling will have both the living and the undead coming back for more. So, don your witch’s hat, warm up the cauldron, and prepare a Halloween feast that will be remembered for many full moons to come!

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