Lamb Tacos
Take a break from beef and give these ground lamb tacos a try! Savory spiced lamb is topped with pickled onions, shredded cabbage and creamy queso fresco cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 street taco-sized corn tortillas warmed
- 1 cup prepared pickled red onions
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- Lime wedges and hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through, breaking up meat with side of spoon as it cooks. Spoon off and discard excess fat in pan.
- Add orange juice, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper to lamb and cook 1 minute or until liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
- Divide lamb mixture between tortillas and top with pickled onions, cabbage and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.
Calories: 548kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 518mg, Potassium: 520mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 306IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 194mg, Iron: 3mg
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