Make tacos lately and wondering what to do with leftover taco meat? Here are 20+ of our favorite taco meat recipes. Whether you have shredded or ground taco meat these recipes will help you use the leftovers!
From casserole to dip to stuffed peppers you are sure to find a recipe or two that your family will love. Using up leftover proteins is one of the easiest ways to make another quick meal during a busy weeknight. What is your favorite way to use up leftover taco meat? Let us know in the comments below!

Recipes for Leftover Taco Meat
Dairy-Free Queso with Ground Chicken
This Dairy-Free Queso with Ground Chicken is easy to make and the perfect appetizer or snack for a group! All you need to make this recipe is about 15 minutes and 4 simple ingredients. Substitute the ground chicken and taco seasoning with your leftover taco meat for an even faster queso!
Easy Chicken Taco Pasta {dairy and gluten-free options}
This Easy Chicken Taco Pasta is loaded with chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, cream cheese and then topped with cilantro! This one pot taco pasta is ready in about 30 minutes. Using leftover taco meat will make this recipe even faster, just add it in at the end and cook until it's heated through!
Cheesy Taco Tater Tot Casserole
Taco Tater Tot Casserole is made with seasoned ground beef, refried beans and veggies. Topped with everyone’s favourite golden tots and a zesty Pico de Gallo, this casserole brings all the kids (young and old) to the table.
Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash
Bought acorn squashes, but don’t know what to make with that? I’ve got you covered. This Whole30 Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash is stuffed with taco ground turkey and topped with delicious salsa.
Taco Soup Recipe
Using leftover taco meat in this taco soup makes the recipe even better! More taco flavor in the meat, than with using regular ground beef makes this the ultimate soup!
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers are the perfect way to use leftover taco meat! Simple ingredients and ready in no time!
Mulitas de Asada
Mulitas are the best way to use up leftover taco meat. Sandwiched between two tortillas and lots of cheese, these are so delicious. Don’t forget the salsa!
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. Please meet a 25-minute favorite ground turkey recipes crowd pleaser.
Taco Dip
Taco Dip made healthy with creamy spicy yogurt layer and your favorite Mexican toppings. This easy no bake dip is a perfect quick appetizer, for a game day or last minute guests.
Air Fryer Taco Pockets Recipe
Air fryer taco pockets are a fun way to use leftover taco meat. Buttery crescent rolls stuffed with all your favorite taco topping and fried to perfection. Be sure to add this to your list of go to air fryer recipes!
Keto Taco Stuffed Avocado Boats
These avocado taco boats are the perfect way to use up leftover taco meat! They’re fast, easy to prepare, and tastes amazing with creamy avocado!
Easy Taco Casserole
This Easy Taco Casserole Recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner. Made in under an hour with tortillas, this ground beef casserole is the best!
Easy Chicken Taquitos
Chicken taquitos are an easy 3 ingredient recipe that makes a great lunch, dinner, or party food. Just roll cheese and taco meat into a tortilla and pan fry til golden brown.
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. Enjoy these delicious Taco Bowls for dinner and repurpose the leftovers into perfectly portioned make-ahead meal prep lunches.
Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Spice up your soup night! This crunchy sandwich is stuffed with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and gooey cheese for the most filling grilled cheese recipe.
Pub Style Irish Nachos
Our Pub Style Irish Nachos are sure to be a hit. Cajun seasoned and fried potato slices are topped with warm taco meat, melted sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, spicy jalapenos, diced tomatoes and tangy sour cream.
Homemade Taco Pizza
Homemade Taco Pizza is a delicious way to enjoy leftover taco meat! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy two family fave dinners in one. This mexican pizza recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Taco Dip with Meat
Take your taco Tuesday or party, picnic, or gathering to the next level with this simple Taco Dip that takes only a few easy steps to prepare and is practically irresistible. Not your average 7-layer dip though, this taco dip with meat is hearty, has a cream cheese and sour cream base, and is filled with delicious toppings.
Ground Beef Quesadillas - Great for Leftover Taco Meat
Use taco meat to make quesadillas, and no one will want any other flavor again! Taco meat, cheese and a large flour tortilla: it doesn't get much easier than this!
Shredded Beef Enchilada (4 Ingredients)
I use our Mexican shredded beef from leftover tacos for these incredible Beef Enchiladas. They're always a hit.
Easy One Pot Chicken Brunswick Stew
All purpose shredded chicken that we use for chicken tacos also makes a great addition to homemade Brunswick stew.
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