What to do With Leftover Fajita Meat and Vegetables
Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish with a variety of flavors and ingredients – and usually a lot of leftovers! If you have extra fajita meat and vegetables, there are plenty of exciting ways to make delicious meals with your leftovers. Here are some ideas:
Feed the Family an Easy Meal
- Fajita Quesadillas: Take two long tortillas and fill them with your leftover fajita meats and vegetables. Add some cheese, salsa and sour cream, then heat them in the skillet until they’re golden brown and cheesy. Cut them into wedges and serve with a side of guacamole.
- Fajita Burrito Bowls: Mix your leftover fajita ingredients with rice, beans, and lettuce. Serve them in bowls and top with cheese, guacamole, and salsa.
- Fajita Fajitas: Don’t be afraid to make more fajitas with your leftovers! Add some new vegetables or swap in a different type of meat for variety.
Bake Something Unique
- Fajita Pies: Take your leftover fajita ingredients and put them in individual pies. Top them with a thin layer of mashed potatoes and cheese, then bake them in the oven until they’re golden brown. Serve with a side of sour cream.
- Cheesy Fajita Roll-Ups: Take your leftover fajita ingredients and mix them together with cheese. Roll the mixture in large flour tortillas, then bake in the oven until the roll-ups are golden brown. Serve with salsa and extra cheese, if desired.
Go International
Add your leftover fajita ingredients to pasta dishes or rice bowls for an international twist. Here are some ideas:
- Fajita Mac and Cheese: Mix your leftover fajita ingredients with elbow macaroni and your favorite cheese sauce. Bake the dish in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Fajita Fried Rice: Start with a base of cooked white or brown rice, then add your leftover fajita ingredients, soy sauce, and veggies. Heat everything in the skillet until everything is warm and the flavors combine – serve with a side of sriracha or chili oil for a little extra kick.
With these ideas you can make the most of your leftovers and create delicious dishes for the whole family. So the next time you make fajitas, don’t worry about what to do with the leftovers – just get creative and make something amazing!
