Figure out what to make with leftover taco meat with this collection of easy recipe ideas. We provide more than just pictures, find out how many ingredients are required, the length of time it takes, and some other important information. So you’ll know which recipe is right for you!
Leftover taco meat recipes
It happens to me all the time. I’ll make up a batch of tacos and end up with leftovers.
Since it’s already mixed with taco seasoning, not all ground beef recipes will work.
The internet is full of delicious recipes that use taco meat. So I went and found a bunch of yummy choices.
This collection is more than just pretty pictures.
We gathered several recipe ideas from some amazing food bloggers. Then we gave you the basic information about the recipes. That way, you can decide whether or not the recipe is right for you.
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Each recipe idea will tell you:
- Type of recipe
- Number of ingredients
- How much leftover taco meat you will need
- The complexity of ingredients (aka, whether or not you might need to hit the grocery store first)
- How long it takes to prepare (including cook time)
- Special diet (Keto, Gluten-free, etc)
Note, some of these recipes aren’t technically for precooked taco meat. Just skip the steps that require you to brown the beef and add the seasoning mix, and you’ll be good to go!
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Easy dinner ideas
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Leftover taco meat recipes
Our goal is to be a resource of useful recipes.
Each of these leftover taco meat ideas includes the basic information that will help you in deciding which recipe is right for you!
We encourage you to visit the websites that created these delicious recipes and use their notes and recipes.
Note: pantry ingredients include basic pantry staples like flour, sugar, spices, etc. Please check the recipe to make sure that you have the ingredients needed to create the dish.
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 30 Minutes
NOTES: Low-Carb
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 plus toppings
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1/2 lb
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Breakfast
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1/2 lb
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Breakfast
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus toppings
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1/2 lb
TIME: 45 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Breakfast
INGREDIENT COUNT: 12
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 60 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1.5-2 lb (This seems like a lot for leftovers, maybe try halving the recipe.)
TIME: 45 Minutes
NOTES: Keto, Low-Carb, Gran Free
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 plus toppings
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 3/4 cup
TIME: 30 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus toppings
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 35 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus toppings
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 45 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 25 Minutes
NOTES: Keto
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1.5 lb
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 30 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 2 cups
TIME: 29 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 30 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 40 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 40 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus toppings and basic pantry ingredients
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 20 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 30 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
AMOUNT OF LEFTOVER TACO MEAT USED: 1 lb
TIME: 45 Minutes
NOTES:
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