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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Terrific Treat Tuesdays


 Slow Cooked Shredded Turkey Wraps

This recipe is for all those sports fans out there. Sports are very popular in most households so I'm giving something you can enjoy while you watch the game.  I am a sports lover myself and it just feels good to have a nice meal as your are enjoying the sport of choice. Football, Basketball and Baseball are the sports I love to watch :-).  Filling you up from this recipe and maybe leaving just enough room for dessert is a good way to start off.

It takes about seven hours to make but it is worth it because it serves up to 16 people!


All things you would need to begin...


 Ingredients
 
2
lb turkey breast tenderloins
1/4
teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/3
cup water
2
packages (1 oz each) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
2
packages (11 oz each) Old El Paso® flour tortillas for burritos (16 tortillas; 8 inch)
2
cups bite-size pieces lettuce
2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)


This a slow cook recipe so be sure to follow all directions(which is very simple).

Directions


Place turkey in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Add onion and water.                             

Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until juice of turkey is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
                                  
Remove turkey from slow cooker. Shred turkey, using 2 forks. Measure liquid from slow cooker; add enough water to liquid to measure 2 cups. Mix seasoning mixes (dry) and liquid mixture in slow cooker. Stir in shredded turkey.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour.

Spoon about 1/4 cup turkey onto center of each tortilla; top with lettuce and cheese. Roll up tortillas.

Now enjoy your your game as you dig into this great recipe :-)

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