Left Over Steak Tacos Recipe

Name: Left Over Steak Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 3 cups steak (cooked, leftover); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup zucchini; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ cup beef broth; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
282 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Left Over Steak Tacos Recipe

Erica Phillips

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Learn how to make steak tacos from leftovers so you don't have to waste, but don't have to eat reheated steak either. Win-win!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups steak (cooked, leftover) chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 cup zucchini diced or shredded, optional
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup beef broth water can be substituted
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Add oil to the pan and let it heat until shimmering.
Cook onion and zucchini until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
Add the cooked steak and stir until combined and heated through about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the spices, stir to coat meat and vegetables. Cook for about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and beef broth stir to combine and simmer until reduced and very little liquid remains about 3 minutes.
Fill taco shells of your choice or fry your own!

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Notes

You can use whatever leftover cooked meat you have. Steak, roast, anything you have. Whatever you use, I recommend keeping the filling pieces chopped pretty small so they fit well in the tortilla shells and everything in the filling is a uniform size.
I always try to include a veggie in the beef mix, and this time of year it's zucchini. Any other mild-flavored vegetable will go great in beef tacos, the beef and the seasonings have bold flavors so slipping some mild-flavored veggies in there shouldn't bother anyone.
I actually make a large batch of the spices in this recipe so I can have homemade taco spice mix on hand. I add about 3 tablespoons of the taco spice mix per pound of meat, but taste test to your preference. Here is the spice mix recipe for a larger batch: Homemade Taco Seasoning

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 201mg (8%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 890IU (18%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	282kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	68mg	23%
Sodium	201mg	8%
Potassium	479mg	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	890IU	18%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	7%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	3mg	17%