Leftover Shredded Beef or Chicken or Shrimp Fajitas
Transform your leftovers into a sizzling Tex-Mex feast with these quick and flavorful Leftover Shredded Beef, Chicken, or Shrimp Fajitas! This versatile recipe takes tender, pre-cooked proteins and pairs them with vibrant sautéed bell peppers, onions, and a blend of smoky spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens the dish, making it irresistible when served with warm tortillas and customizable toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Ready in just 25 minutes, these fajitas are perfect for repurposing leftovers into a hassle-free, crowd-pleasing dinner. Whether you're craving a protein-packed meal or looking for an easy yet impressive dish, these fajitas deliver big on flavor and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Leftover shredded beef, chicken, or cooked shrimp
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Lime, juiced
- 8 small Flour or corn tortillas
- 1 to taste Toppings (sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the leftover shredded beef, chicken, or cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture. Stir to coat the protein and vegetables with the spices.
Allow the mixture to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and give it one final stir. Remove the fajita filling from the heat.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
Serve the fajita filling immediately with warm tortillas and desired toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.9 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 3990 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 176.9 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 575 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 29.9 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 2935 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
