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Three tri tip tacos topped with cheese and avocado in a taco holder on a white plate.

Leftover Tri Tip Tacos Recipe

Anne Aslanides
This 4 ingredient easy recipe takes your leftover santa maria steak and turns it into a flavorful taco filling for an extra quick taco night.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz tri tip steak cooked
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Dice tri tip into bite sized pieces, or shred. If shredding, you can shred more as it heats, just get it sliced enough that you can stir it with a fork.
  • Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until the water simmers, then reduce to medium or low. Heat for 10-15 minutes total, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm in your taco shell of choice with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

For diced tri tip, stir with a spatula. For shredded tri tip, stir with a fork (and use a stainless pot or pan, forks will scrape nonstick).

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.

Keyword Leftovers
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