Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday? But… what about that leftover taco meat? These 17 delicious recipes take your taco leftovers and reinvent them into new meals that everyone will love. Whether you want salads, casseroles, pastas, and more, you are sure to find recipes for any picky eater in your family. These are great for weeknight meals because the cooking is already half done!
Mexican dishes
This Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup is pretty much a dump and go recipe that has a ton of flavor and is pretty much a dump and go recipe. It’s a perfect weeknight meal and not too heavy.
Learn how to make authentic Mexican enchilada sauce in just about 10 minutes. This simple recipe uses pantry ingredients to make the best red enchilada sauce. You’ll never use canned sauce again. This easy enchilada sauce can easily be made gluten free and vegan, too.
This chipotle grilled corn is an incredibly easy recipe that makes the best and most flavorful corn you’ve ever tasted. Serve it with anything you grill. It isn’t super spicy but has a ton of flavor. It’s reminiscent of Mexican street corn, but isn’t a traditional recipe for it. And it’s naturally gluten free, so it’s perfect for parties.
Enjoy this incredibly simple recipe for weeknight chicken empanadas. They’re kid friendly but have plenty of flavor for adults to enjoy, too.
Love your tacos? Switch it up with these amazingly delicious honey habanero tacos. They’re so easy to make and full of flavor for a perfect dinner. This filling is perfect for nachos, taco salad, and so much more. Bonus? It’s naturally gluten free, dairy free, and soy free, so it’s perfect to bring to parties, too!
Have you ever made a roasted tomatillo salsa recipe? This quick and easy dip is perfect for parties. It’s naturally gluten free and dairy free, which makes it perfect for potluck parties. Use it as a dip for your favorite Mexican food.
This delicious and easy Instant Pot carnitas recipe is a perfect dish for your next Mexican inspired dinner. It tastes great on its own over rice or use it in your favorite tacos or burritos. It’s naturally gluten free and dairy free, which makes it perfect for large crowds.
This delicious recipe for carnitas stuffed quesadillas is a surprisingly quick and easy weeknight dinner. Make this for a fun date night or double the recipe and enjoy with friends. Quesadillas are simple to make, and this is a fantastic way to amp up the flavor for a delicious Mexican dinner.
These delicious and easy tamale pot pies are a fun and easy update on a classic tamales. They’re quick enough to make for a weeknight meal and filled with flavor. As an added bonus, they’re naturally gluten free and dairy free, making them allergy friendly to serve for company.