30 ways to use up leftover taco meat


Hey, Reader,

One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to make the most of the ingredients you already paid for.

With just a little ingenuity, you can turn leftover taco meat into a fresh, brand new dinner! I've included 30 ideas to use as inspiration. All of them will work with any type of taco meat you have on hand, including my Cheaper Vegan Ground Beef Substitute!

Enjoy!

Nicolette Wax | Home-Cooked Roots

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