What to Do with Leftover Taco Meat (20+ easy recipes)

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!

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!

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.

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.

This Ground Beef Taco Salad recipe will become your to-go meal when you want a quick and easy meal for lunch. It is loaded with tomato salsa, avocado slices, lettuces and of course taco seasoned ground beef. It’s gluten free, low-carb, dairy free, Whole30 and made in just 20 minutes!

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! 

If you know, you KNOW. A Doritos Walking Taco is one of those truly fun-to-eat, comfort food-type meals. They are amazingly delicious thanks to bold, crunchy Doritos and taco-seasoned ground beef. They are the perfect snack for using up leftover taco meat.

Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers are the perfect way to use leftover taco meat! Simple ingredients and ready in no time!

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 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 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 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!

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!

This Easy Taco Casserole Recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner. Made in under an hour with tortillas, this ground beef casserole is the best!

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.

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.

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. 

Replace those chips with a touch of sweetness! These Mini Sweet Pepper Nachos are the perfect way to use up some leftover taco meat (or go meat-free), and still indulge that nacho craving, but with a gluten-free, low-carb option!

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 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.

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.

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!

I use our Mexican shredded beef from leftover tacos for these incredible Beef Enchiladas. They're always a hit.

All purpose shredded chicken that we use for chicken tacos also makes a great addition to homemade Brunswick stew.