Crispy Leftover Turkey Tacos
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Turn leftover turkey into crispy corn tortilla tacos loaded with a spicy tomato-onion filling, mashed avocado crema, shredded lettuce, and Monterey Jack. A healthy post-Thanksgiving dinner in under 40 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
25 minREADY
38 minThanksgiving leftovers just got a serious upgrade.
Shredded turkey simmers with diced tomatoes and jalapeños until saucy and flavorful, while corn tortillas crisp up in the oven until they snap and crunch. Spread each crispy shell with a quick avocado crema made from mashed avocado, salsa, light sour cream, and fresh cilantro, then pile on the turkey, shredded romaine, and Monterey Jack.
It’s the best thing to happen to leftover turkey since sandwiches.
Variations
- Use leftover chicken if it’s not turkey season. Works exactly the same way.
- Make them spicier by using fire-roasted tomatoes with habanero or adding a few dashes of hot sauce to the avocado crema.
Pro Tips
- Crisp the tortillas in the oven, not a pan. Two sheet pans means 8 tortillas get evenly crunchy with zero babysitting.
- Flip the tortillas once halfway through baking for even browning on both sides.
- Don’t skip the avocado crema. It ties the whole taco together and keeps the crispy shell from feeling dry.
Ingredients
Directions
Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, preheat to 375°F.
Add tomatoes and their juice to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
Stir in turkey and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
At the same time, coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray or brushed with vegetable oil.
Divide the tortillas between 2 large baking sheets.
Bake, turning once, until crisped and lightly brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
Mash avocado in a bowl with a folk.
Mix in salsa, sour cream and cilantro until well blended.
To assemble tacos:
Spread each crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture.
Top with the turkey mixture, lettuce and cheese.
Serve warm and enjoy!
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