Boxing Day Lunch & Dinner Recipe Ideas
Spice up your post-Christmas meals with Boxing Day dishes that turn Christmas leftovers into a festive Mexican-inspired feast. From tacos to fajitas, these Boxing Day dinner recipes offer plenty of ways to turn your uneaten food into a meal of its own. Dive in to discover a range of tasty Boxing Day lunch ideas and recipes that you can share with family and friends!
Boxing Day Recipe Ideas – Transforming Christmas Leftovers
Turkey Tacos
Tacos for Boxing Day? Yes, please! Skip the cold cuts and sandwiches and give your turkey a whole new life with Old El Paso Turkey Tacos. Our Stand ‘N’ Stuff Soft Flour Tortillas make for a mess-free dining experience and are perfect for sharing.
Recipe Name
Turkey TacosTotal Time
15 minutesServings
4Ingredients
Tacos
- 450g cooked turkey breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 sachet Old El Paso™ Garlic & Paprika Seasoning Mix for Tacos
- 150ml water
- 1 pack Old El Paso™ Stand 'N' Stuff Soft Flour Tortillas
Toppings
- 2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
- 4 slices tinned pineapple, cut into chunks
- 60g shredded Cheddar cheese
- Fresh coriander sprigs
Preparation
- In 25cm frying pan, heat turkey over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes or until thickened.
- Heat tortillas per package instructions. Spoon turkey filling into tortillas. Top with avocado, pineapple, cheese and coriander sprigs.
Expert Tips
- To slice the avocado, cut in half and remove pit. Using a large spoon, scoop out the flesh from the skin. Place one half of the avocado cut side down on a chopping board. Cut lengthwise into slices. Repeat with the other half of avocado.
Made With...
Festive Taco Pairings - Guacamole
Even More Shareable Boxing Day Dinner Ideas
Chicken Nachos
Nachos are made for sharing, making them a perfect centrepiece for your Boxing Day celebrations! Layer your favourite Christmas leftovers such as chicken and cheese onto crispy Old El Paso Tortilla Chips for a simple yet irresistible dish. Our Easy Chicken Fifteen Minute Nachos are quick to make and bursting with flavour.
Turkey Fajitas: The Perfect Boxing Day Dinner
For a more hearty and cosy Boxing Day dinner, turkey fajitas are a great option. Using Old El Paso’s Smoky BBQ Fajita Kit, you can elevate your leftovers into savoury wraps that are perfect for enjoying with the family while cosied up on the sofa catching up on your favourite Boxing Day movies. Plus, you can make them in two different ways!
Boxing Day Lunch Ideas
Cranberry Turkey Quesadillas
Quesadillas make for a simple and satisfying Boxing Day lunch. Plus, they’re the perfect way to combine turkey and all the trimmings in a low-effort dish! Oozing with cheese, our Cranberry Turkey Quesadillas incorporate dried cranberries and parsley, so there’s no shortage of seasonal flavours. The best part? They only take 20 minutes to make.
Turkey Bacon & Avocado Wraps
Got a medley of leftover turkey and bacon from your Christmas celebrations? Turn them into flavour-packed wraps with our Turkey Bacon & Avocado wraps recipe! It’s the perfect way to clear the fridge and these wraps can be prepared ahead of time. Simply wrap them in foil and store them in the fridge for an easy-to-go meal.
Celebrate Boxing Day the Old El Paso Way!
Whether you’re spending your Boxing Day with friends or family, these Boxing Day lunch and dinner recipe ideas are sure to bring people together and put your Christmas leftovers to good use! Fun and flavourful, they’re perfect for bringing the Good Noise of Boxing Day cheer to the dinner table, making your day easy.