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Taco meat pinwheels in a stainless steel meal prep container with guacamole and green grapes on the side.
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Leftover Taco Meat Pinwheels

Taco pinwheels only take minutes to make! Even if you decide to change out the mix-ins and create a different taco pinwheel every time!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 527kcal
Author Anne Clark

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cup(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup leftover taco meat
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 burrito size flour tortillas
  • guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for serving, if desired.
  • for meal prep, add tortilla chips and fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, mandarin oranges) to your bento lunch box. Use individual guacamole cups to keep your lunch box clean.

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the taco meat, diced bell peppers, cream cheese, and shredded cheese.
    1 cup leftover taco meat, ½ cup diced red bell pepper, ½ cup diced green bell pepper, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Divide the taco meat mixture evenly on each tortilla and roll up tightly.
  • Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour or up to overnight.
  • Before serving, slice each tortilla into 1-½ inch pinwheels.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
  • For meal prep, add chips and fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, mandarin oranges) to your bento lunch box. Use individual guacamole cups to keep your lunch box clean.

Notes

You’ll want to store your taco pinwheels overnight in the fridge to keep them cold and in the fridge or with an ice pack until you are ready to devour them at lunchtime! I recommend storing taco pinwheels in an airtight container as well until you are ready to eat them. This will help keep moisture out so they do not become a soggy mess. 
You’ll also want to keep the condiments like the guacamole and salsa separate as well. Individual condiment cups work well for keeping these extras apart from the taco pinwheels. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1661IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 3mg