Leftover Turkey Tinga Taco’s

Use up your leftover turkey in this mexican-inspired recipe for something a little different at Christmas! A quick and easy recipe that is a great option if you're hosting a crowd on Boxing Day! 

AuthorStutz Supper Club
DifficultyBeginner
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins



Shopping list

  • 60ml vegetable oil
  • 2 white onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Tinned Tomatoes blended beforehand so smooth
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons of chipotle paste
  • 1 tablespoon of allspice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 fresh bay leaves
  • 800g of cooked and shredded turkey
  • 240ml chicken stock or water

To serve: Taco wraps, Grated cheese, Sour Cream and/or Guacamole

Method

1

Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat.

2

Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until they become translucent.

3

Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes or until they start to take on some colour.

4

Add the blended tinned tomatoes, salt, chipotle paste, allspice, black pepper and bay leaves.

5

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, then lower the heat and add the shredded turkey and stock or water.

6

Cook for another 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed and then simmer for a further 10 minutes.

7

Serve the stewed turkey on top of taco wraps with fresh cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

Ingredients

Leftover Turkey Tinga Taco’s
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