easy leftover turkey mini-fajitas

Name: EASY LEFTOVER TURKEY MINI-FAJITAS
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: about 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, halved & sliced or rough chopped (your choice); 2 to 3 cup(s) sweet bell pepper slices (about 1/2 qt.; may use frozen); 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix (i like lawry's); 2/3 cup(s) water; 1 to 1 1/2 pound(s) leftover roasted turkey meat, bite size or thick shreds; 6 small flour tortillas; 3 cup(s) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 1 or 2 large fresh tomatoes, sliced or chopped; - lettuce, shredded or chopped; - sour cream; - salsa, your favorite; - sliced black olives, optional (i like kalamata)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Dec 2, 2016

This is one of the recipes I created for using up that leftover holiday turkey. After several days of the traditional leftovers, your taste buds will appreciate the switch to the south-of-the-border flavors in these yummy little cheesy turkey fajitas.

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield about 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, halved & sliced or rough chopped (your choice)
2 to 3 cups sweet bell pepper slices (about 1/2 qt.; may use frozen)
1 package taco seasoning mix (i like lawry's)
2/3 cup water
1 to 1 1/2 pounds leftover roasted turkey meat, bite size or thick shreds
6 small flour tortillas
3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 or 2 large fresh tomatoes, sliced or chopped
lettuce, shredded or chopped
sour cream
salsa, your favorite
sliced black olives, optional (i like kalamata)

How To Make easy leftover turkey mini-fajitas

Step 1

Gather and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add onions and peppers' saute until peppers are tender-crisp.
Step 3

Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; add turkey. stirring until coated with taco seasoning sauce.
Step 4

Cover, reduce heat to low/ medium-low and let simmer while preparing tortillas.
Step 5

Place a tortilla in a medium skillet over medium heat; sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over tortilla.
Step 6

When cheese begins to melt, add 1 slice of tomato or equivalent amount of chopped tomato.
Step 7

Spoon some of the turkey mixture over tomatoes (about 1/6 of the mixture.)
Step 8

Remove from skillet to serving plate; scatter lettuce on top.
Step 9

Add a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of salsa on top of the lettuce (and sliced olives, if using.) Serve.
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