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Easy Pulled Turkey Tacos

Easy Pulled Turkey Tacos
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
6 servings

Leftover holiday turkey has never tasted so good! Use your Christmas leftovers (leftover pork or roast chicken is fine—especially if you feel like whipping up a batch this weekend!) in this flavourful base for tacos. Serve it over rice or noodles if desired.

Courtesy of Amanda Riva of The Hot Plate.

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ingredients

4
slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1
small onion, finely chopped
1
tsp ground cumin
½
tsp dried oregano
¼
tsp ground allspice
2
cloves garlic, minced
¼
tsp each salt and pepper
2
cups barbeque sauce
1
cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
2
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1
Tbsp maple syrup
4
cups cooked turkey, shredded
12
small corn tortillas
1
avocado, diced or sliced
½
cup radishes, thinly sliced
½
cup feta, crumbled
½
cup fresh cilantro leaves
lime wedges
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directions

Step 1

Heat Dutch oven or high-sided skillet set over medium heat. Add bacon. Cook until golden brown and lightly crispy. Add onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, allspice, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened and fragrant.

Step 2

Stir in barbecue sauce, chicken broth, chipotle peppers and maple syrup. Bring to a boil. Add turkey. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until thickened and flavourful.

Step 3

Divide turkey mixture evenly among the tortillas. Top with avocado, radishes, feta and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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