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Lamb Tacos Recipe

25 agosto, 2024
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    Ingredients

    Lamb Filling

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 pound ground lamb
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • Juice of 1 lime

    Taco Assembly

    • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Diced tomatoes
    • Crumbled feta cheese
    • Sliced avocado or guacamole
    • Sliced jalapeños
    • Lime wedges

    Instructions

    Cooking the Lamb Filling

    1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
    3. Add the ground lamb to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
    4. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
    5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice. Mix well to combine.

    Taco Assembly

    1. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in foil and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes.Tip: For a softer tortilla, microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds.
    2. Spoon the lamb filling onto each tortilla.
    3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced avocado or guacamole, and sliced jalapeños.
    4. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

    Tips and Tricks

    Customizing the Filling

    Feel free to customize your lamb tacos with additional toppings such as salsa, sour cream, chopped onions, or chopped cilantro for added flavor and texture.

    Making Ahead

    You can prepare the lamb filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before reheating gently on the stove before serving.

    Serving Suggestions

    Lamb tacos are delicious served with a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, or a simple salad for a complete meal.

    Freezing Instructions

    The lamb filling can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stove before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    • Calories: 300 per serving (2 tacos)
    • Protein: 20g
    • Carbohydrates: 25g
    • Fat: 15g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Sugar: 3g
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