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Linda, Leftover Lovers
 
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Leftover Turkey, Chicken or Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

 
  1. 3 Leftover chicken breast fillets, leftover turkey, or leftover beef [steak] (cut into strips)
  2. 1 green pepper (cut into strips)
  3. 1 red pepper (cut into strips
  4. 8 - 8″ Flour Tortillas
  5. Marinade:
  6. 1 lime
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  9. 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  10. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  11. 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
  12. Toppings: (your choice)
  13. Guacamole
  14. Sour cream
  15. Salsa
  16. Corn
  17. Shredded cheddar cheese
  18. Chopped lettuce
  19. Tomatoes
  20. Refried beans

Method

Mix together marinade ingredients.

Add the thin strips of meat and marinate for minimum of 30 minutes to maximum of overnight.

Saute peppers in 1 tablespoon of canola oil.

Add onion slices.

Remove peppers and onions when soft and set aside.

Add meat to pan (add more oil if necessary).

Cook until warm (approx 5 minutes) and add peppers.

Cook for a few minutes more and serve.

While meat mix is cooking, prepare the toppings in individual bowls for serving.

Warm up tortillas in a tortilla warmer, or individually in the microwave on a paper towel for 15 seconds each.

Place fajita mixture in the tortilla. Let each person add their own toppings and wrap tightly.

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