Leftover Taco Meat Recipes and Meal Ideas
Got taco meat and want to know what you can make with it?
I always like to have fun and new things I can make with leftovers to turn what is left from yesterdays dinner into a whole new meal – You know… that way my kids think it’s something new and that is honestly what counts.
We always have some sort of taco meat left over from Taco Tuesday so this is a weekly struggle for me. I wanted to find some ideas that were easy and that I knew my kids would eat.
My favorite thing to make is nachos, but I wanted to have some other ideas so it’s not always the same thing.
My kids get tired of eating the same things, I’m surprised they will still eat Tacos every week..
What you can make with your taco meat will really depend on how much you have leftover. I added some recipes in this list that will work for any amount. If you only have a little bit left you could do a more simple one like the taco pinwheels and if you have a good bit there is recipes like taco spaghetti or taco potatoes.
Btw – those taco potatoes are SOOO good and super easy to make!
These are the best easy dinner recipes to make with leftover taco meat that I found.
Also see: Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinners For Your Family
If you need a quick meal on the go, try Walking tacos! Everything you love about tacos gets combined into a yummy bag of Doritos! This is a great meal for parties or when you need a quick meal. Clean up is a breeze and everyone loves this delicious meal. Change up Taco Tuesdays with this delicious Taco Bowl recipe! All your favorite taco ingredients in a bowl to enjoy! No burritos or taco shells needed! Take snacking to the next level with these Doritos Nachos loaded with ground beef and cheese. Choose your favorite Doritos flavor and garnish with your go-to nacho toppings. This Taco Cups recipe makes an easy appetizer, but these will go great as dinner on taco night, too! Change up your Taco Tuesday menu and make these Taco Sliders. These sliders are loaded with seasoned taco meat and cheese and baked in Hawaiian Rolls. These easy to make taco stuffed peppers are a dinner the whole family will love! Stuffed with ground turkey, black beans, corn, green chiles, Mexican spices and your choice of salsa or enchilada sauce. Top them with cheese for a healthy weeknight dinner! Get ready to spice up your taco night with our One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese (Beef Taco Pasta Skillet). This dish is a game-changer. It’s all about mixing beef taco pasta with cheesy goodness in one skillet. It’s a homemade Hamburger Helper. Think creamy taco pasta meets easy recipe. We use simple ingredients like ground beef, beef broth, cheese, pasta, Rotel tomatoes, and taco spices. It’s a hearty taco pasta skillet that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy nights, it’s the comfort food you didn’t know you needed. These super simple Cheesy Taco Sticks are buttery breadsticks filled with taco meat and lots of cheese! Perfect for snacking or watching the big game! Taco Potatoes are made with diced, golden brown air fried potatoes loaded with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings! A whole meal in one! Taco Tater Tot Casserole – taco meat, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cheese, cheese soup, Taco Tater Tot Casserole recipe – taco meat, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, gooey cheese, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream and tater tots – what’s not to love? We ate this twice in one day! Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later. You can also divide it between two 8×8-inch foil pans and freeze one. Taco night never tasted so good! Beef Taquitos are an easy weeknight meal that you can whip up in no time. This is an easy taquito recipe made with ground beef! Cheesy Taco Spaghetti is an easy weeknight dinner recipe loaded with ground beef, Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies, green onions and shredded cheese all tossed in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. This is the best taco salad recipe! Lettuce, taco meat, veggies, herbs, cheese and toasted corn are tossed in a delicious homemade dressing for a bold, flavorful and delicious salad perfect for taco nights! This Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is filled with quick-cooking minute rice, flavorful taco meat, melty cheese and is ready in under 15 minutes! This impossibly Easy Taco Pie Recipe is made up of delicious taco meat, corn, and black beans layered with flour tortillas, sour cream, and cheese for a cheesy, Mexican-inspired dish perfect for your next dinner. One Pan Taco Goulash is an easy to make meal. Hamburger, tomatoes, cheese and taco seasoning comes together to provide a twist to a classic favorite. Serve it along side a lettuce salad and you have a delicious meal made under 30 minutes! This taco casserole recipe has tender ground beef, all the best taco flavors, tons of cheese, and a layer of Doritos! It’s the ultimate easy comfort food for busy families. This Ground Beef Baked Tacos recipe is the perfect taco recipe for any party or gathering! Prepare these baked tacos ahead of time and allow family or guests to add their own toppings. Taco pinwheels are the perfect way to use up leftover taco meat and tortilla shells in a different way than just as tacos again by simply mixing cream cheese, salsa, and taco meat together and spreading over the tortilla shell before rolling up into a pinwheel. They easily can be made after a taco dinner with the leftover taco meat and then put in the refrigerator for the next day. Taco Soup Recipe! This simple and quick Taco Soup recipe can be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and taco seasoning, it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner ready in no time. Perfect for busy nights, it’s one of my favorite easy soup recipes!Ways To Use Leftover Taco Meat
