EASY LEFTOVER TURKEY MINI-FAJITAS

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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.

Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal

Categories     Turkey

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)

Steps:

  • Gather and prep all ingredients.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add onions and peppers' saute until peppers are tender-crisp.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; add turkey. stirring until coated with taco seasoning sauce.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low/ medium-low and let simmer while preparing tortillas.
  • Place a tortilla in a medium skillet over medium heat; sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over tortilla.
  • When cheese begins to melt, add 1 slice of tomato or equivalent amount of chopped tomato.
  • Spoon some of the turkey mixture over tomatoes (about 1/6 of the mixture.)
  • Remove from skillet to serving plate; scatter lettuce on top.
  • 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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