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    Home » Main Dish Recipes

    26 Leftover Taco Meat Recipes

    Published: Nov 18, 2022 · Modified: Feb 18, 2023 by Deanne Frieders · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Leftover taco meat recipes are a tasty way to stretch one meal into another. Make a double batch of ground beef taco meat and transform the leftovers into one of these delicious recipes!

    Taco Tuesday is basically my love language. I mean, what's not to love about taco recipes??!?

    Our whole family can customize their taco meat to their liking, so I've gotten into the habit of making extra taco meat on purpose.

    Then I know I can use that leftover meat to make another easy dinner!

    How to make taco meat

    Personally, I reach for ground beef when making our taco meat. Even if we didn't have a few cattle hanging out in the barn outside, ground beef would still be my go-to choice.

    It's meaty, it's flavorful, and I always have my low sodium taco seasoning at the ready.

    But I'm also known to use some ground turkey to make my tacos. Either way, it's a fact....

    Tacos ARE LOVE!!

    How to store leftover taco meat

    Leftover taco meat will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can reuse the meat in that time frame, or freeze it for next time!

    How to freeze to leftover taco meat

    One of my favorites ways to entertain is with a big 'ole taco bar. Inevitably, we have leftover taco meat which is just fine by me.

    It's easy to freeze leftover taco meat by putting into quart or gallon sized freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible before sealing.

    Label it, lay flat to freeze, and store it in your freezer for up to three months.

    When you're ready to make one of the delicious leftover taco meat recipes below, you can simply thaw the taco meat and you're ready to start cooking!

    Leftover Taco Meat Recipes

    Use your cooked, seasoned ground beef to cook up one of these leftover taco meat recipes!

    Photo Credit: butteryourbiscuit.com

    Beef and Bean Taco Cups from Butter Your Biscuit

    Beef and bean taco cups are a great twist on the typical taco, they make a perfect appetizer, snack or dinner!

    Photo Credit: www.mashupmom.com

    Taco Naan Pizza -- Make your own naan taco pizza bar!

    Use leftover taco meat or make fresh to create these delicious naan taco pizzas!

    Photo Credit: moneywisemoms.com

    Traveling Tacos {Taco in a Bag}

    Walking Tacos are a favorite with kids and teens! They're also an easy way to feed a crowd.

    Photo Credit: mykitchenserenity.com

    Easy Taco Pinwheels

    Taco Meat Pinwheels are easy to make and great for meal prep! Add chips, guacamole, and fresh fruit for a delicious lunch.

    Photo Credit: ifoodreal.com

    Taco Skillet

    Taco Skillet is everything you love about tacos in one pan. Easy, quick, and healthy Mexican food you can make exactly the way your family likes it. 

    Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

    Taco Salad Meal Prep (Taco Bowls)

    These Taco Salad Meal Prep Taco Bowls are made with healthy ground turkey and filled with black beans, sweet corn, shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, and all your favorite toppings.

    Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

    Easy Taco Ring Recipe (Appetizer or Dinner)

    Make this taco crescent ring, a beautiful presentation of a classic tex-mex favorite. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or weeknight dinners, everyone loves it!

    Cold Taco Pasta Salad with Catalina Dressing

    Mexican flavors come together in this Taco Pasta Salad with Catalina dressing! It's a great main dish to add to your weeknight dinner rotation, of your can take it to a potluck as a side dish.

    5 Ingredient Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

    I’m always on the lookout for an easy casserole to throw together, and this Mexican Ground Beef Casserole recipe is a winner. It’s simple to make, and it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

    Classic Taco Salad Recipe

    Made with hearty ground beef and all the taco toppings, this Classic Taco Salad recipe is the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday or the ultimate taco bar! Made with homemade taco seasoning, you can add as many toppings as you want.

    30 Minute Walking Taco Casserole

    The entire family loves this Walking Taco Casserole recipe! Made with seasoned taco meat, tomatoes, beans, cheese and crunchy chips it’s a family favorite and it’s perfect as an easy weeknight meal.

    Loaded Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos)

    Loaded Tater Tot Nachos all topped with meat, melty cheese and your favorite nacho toppings. These are nacho average tater tots!

    Photo Credit: www.thismamacooks.com

    Layered Taco Dip Recipe with Ground Beef and Cream Cheese

    Serve this cheesy Layered Taco Dip with ground beef and cream cheese at your next get together.

    Photo Credit: www.thismamacooks.com

    Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe

    This Chopped & Layered Taco Salad Recipe is a family favorite. Serve this healthy layered taco salad at parties and potlucks.

    Photo Credit: flavormosaic.com

    Instant Pot Taco Soup

    This easy Instant Pot Taco Soup, made with taco meat, and loaded with Mexican taco flavors like chipotle, and can be ready in 30 minutes, and topped with your favorite taco toppings!

    Photo Credit: ourwabisabilife.com

    The Easiest Mexican Sopes Recipe Ever

    Add your leftover taco meat to these amazing Mexican Sopes. These are delicious and easy to make for lunch or dinner.

    Easy Taco Quesadillas Recipe

    If tacos and quesadillas had a baby, they’d totally be these taco quesadillas! These beef quesadillas are perfect for on the go eating or at home, too.

    Hot Taco Dip with Ground Beef and Cream Cheese

    Hot Taco Dip with ground beef is the best taco dip recipe full of cream cheese, meat, beans, and cheese! This easy appetizer is perfect for your next get together!

    Photo Credit: freshaprilflours.com

    Taco Zucchini Boats

    Turn your ordinary zucchini into tasty taco stuffed zucchini boats filled with seasoned meat and rice, and covered in your favorite toppings.

    Photo Credit: freshaprilflours.com

    Baked Taco Casserole

    An easy casserole layered with quick cornbread, seasoned meat, salsa, and cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal and makes great leftovers!

    Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

    Mexican Zucchini

    This easy Mexican Zucchini is made in one skillet and is sure to be a family favorite. You will love your favorite taco ingredients mixed with light zucchini noodles creating a low-carb, filling meal.

    Photo Credit: www.mightymrs.com

    Taco Pasta Casserole (5 Ingredients)

    Transform leftover taco meat into a completely new dinner!

    Photo Credit: inmamamaggieskitchen.com

    Ground Beef Taquitos

    These crunchy Ground Beef Taquitos are slightly addictive. They are the best and most delicious way to use up leftover taco meat.

    Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

    BEST Ninja Foodi Taco Pasta - Packed with Flavor!!

    Ninja Foodi taco pasta can use precooked taco meat instead of fresh and become a new meal everyone will love.

    Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

    Stuffed Taco Crescent Rolls

    Crescent Rolls will quickly become one of your family's favorites! With only a few ingredients, this is a quick and easy way to use up leftover taco meat!

    Photo Credit: ohsnapletseat.com

    Creamy Taco Soup

    This taco soup calls for ground beef, but you already got your taco meat, so that is perfect for this delicious creamy taco soup - it's also keto, paleo and whole30 friendly!

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