Best 2 Spam Tacos Recipes

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Spam tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with just a few simple ingredients, spam tacos are a quick and affordable meal that can be prepared in minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner option, or you're just craving something tasty and satisfying, spam tacos are the perfect choice.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SPAM® TACOS



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Yes, this dish is made with Spam®. I use the low-sodium Spam®. This dish is quick, easy and delicious. I also made Mexican Rice as a side dish to go with the tacos. You can also top your tacos with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Provided by Gwen W.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) can lite luncheon meat (such as Spam®)
cooking spray
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded lettuce
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 (2.25 ounce) cans sliced olives, drained
1 small tomato, diced
1 small onion, diced

Steps:

  • Shred luncheon meat onto a large plate using a cheese grater.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add shredded luncheon meat; cook and stir until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook and stir until luncheon meat is evenly seasoned and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
  • Spray another skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 30 seconds per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Top warm tortillas with luncheon meat, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, olives, tomato, and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1082.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SHREDDED SPAM® TACOS



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Yes, this dish is made with Spam®. I use the low-sodium Spam®. This dish is quick, easy and delicious. You can also top off your taco with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Provided by Gwen W.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 43m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) can low-sodium canned luncheon meat (such as SPAM®)
½ (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
1 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded lettuce
8 ounces block Cheddar cheese, grated
1 small tomato, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 (2.5 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat; add luncheon meat. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning mix; stir to coat. Pour in water; cook and stir until water is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn heat to low to keep luncheon meat warm.
  • Spray a separate skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat; add 1 tortilla and cook until heated through, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Layer luncheon meat, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, onion, and black olives onto each tortilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 888.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right Spam. Classic Spam is the go-to choice for tacos, but you can also use Spam Lite, Spam with Bacon, or Spam Teriyaki, depending on your preference.
  • Brown the Spam well. This will give it a nice crispy texture and help to render out some of the fat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Spam tacos are a versatile dish that can be topped with anything from classic taco toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese to more unique toppings like pineapple, mango, or avocado.
  • Make sure to have plenty of tortillas on hand. Spam tacos are addictive, so you'll want to make sure you have enough tortillas to satisfy everyone's cravings.
  • Serve Spam tacos with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for Spam tacos include rice, beans, chips, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Spam tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can create a taco that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spam tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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