Leftover Taco Meat = Built-In Flavor

Leftover taco meat in a container might not look exciting, but trust me—it’s the little black dress (or favorite old tee) of your fridge. You can dress it up, dress it down, and it always works.

What leftover makeover move do we suggest to student cooks?

Make a Tex-Mex Egg Sandwich. Simple, fast, and guaranteed to turn those taco leftovers into something new.

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Why You’ll Love This

• Gives leftovers a second life (and saves you cash).
• Hot breakfast in under 10 minutes.
• Works for lunch or dinner too – no rules here.
• Way better than cold tacos the next day

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Pro Tips From Our Recipe Testers

• Got avocado? Slice it on top and feel full for hours.
• Add Hot Sauce. This sauce fits the Tex-Mex theme to make this sandwich pop ⬇️

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Clean-Up Factor: Easy

• One bowl
• One skillet
• One spatula
• A plate (or wrap in foil and take it to class with you)

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Leftovers aren’t boring-they’re shortcuts. The quicker you turn yesterday’s tacos into today’s breakfast, the easier cooking life gets!

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Tex-Mex Egg McMuffin

Makes: 2 Servings | Prep Time: About 5 Minutes | Total Time: About 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. milk (any kind you have)
• Pinch each salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup leftover taco filling (or cooked ground beef, chicken, pork, or veg. substitute)
• 1 spring onion, chopped (optional)
• 1/3 cup Tex-Mex shredded cheese (or any cheese you have)
• 1 English Muffin

HOW TO MAKE

1. Crack eggs into a small bowl. Add milk. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk with a fork.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture. Mix with a spatula to scramble. When eggs are almost set, add taco meat and spring onions (if using). Stir to heat then remove from heat. Sprinkle on cheese. Cover with lid to melt cheese.
3. Toast English muffin. Top each half with equal amounts of egg mixture. Garnish options include: salsa, avocado slices, hot sauce or extra spring onions.

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Let No Leftovers Go To Waste. 🚫

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