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By leah jones

What To Do With Leftover Taco Meat

Here are a variety of delicious dishes from Mexican-inspired meals to soup, pizza and more if you need some inspiration for what to do with leftover taco meat.

Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Sprinkle taco meat, cheese and toppings like jalapeños, beans or olives. Bake until the cheese melts. Top with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Nachos

Fill tortillas with taco meat, cheese and veggies like onions or peppers, then cook in a skillet until crispy and golden.

Quesadillas

Toss taco meat with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, black beans and crushed tortilla chips. Then add a dollop of sour cream and some salsa.

Taco Salad

Wrap taco meat, rice, beans, cheese and veggies in a large tortilla. You can also grill it for a crispy exterior.

Burritos

Roll taco meat and cheese in tortillas, place the tortillas in a baking dish, top them with enchilada sauce and cheese and then bake until they’re bubbly.

Enchiladas

Roll the meat in small tortillas, secure with a toothpick and bake or fry until crispy for a quick and easy meal.

Taquitos

Make a breakfast burrito (for breakfast, lunch or dinner) by combining taco meat with scrambled eggs, cheese and potatoes in a tortilla.

Breakfast Burritos

Mix taco meat with diced potatoes, onions, peppers and eggs for a hearty breakfast skillet.

Mexican Hash

Use the leftover taco meat as a topping for pizza dough along with cheese, salsa and toppings like lettuce, beans, cilantro and sour cream.

Taco Pizza

Fill halved bell peppers with taco meat, rice, tomato sauce and cheese, then bake for a hearty and healthy meal.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Simmer taco meat with broth, diced tomatoes, beans, corn and spices for a quick and flavorful soup.

Taco Soup

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