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Crunchy Lamb Tacos


Seasoned lamb is tucked into crunchy taco shells and topped with fresh, vibrant fixings for bold texture and flavor. These tacos offer a fun, satisfying twist on taco night.

Source: American Lamb Board
Serving Size 12
Prep Time 10 mins.
Cook Time 40 mins. - 45 mins.

Ingredients


  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 pounds Catelli Brothers ground American lamb
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, with juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 24 taco shells

Preparation


  1. In a pan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onions until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, jalapeño and chili powder; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
  3. Add lamb and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until nearly done, about 10 minutes.
  4. Pour in tomatoes with juice, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until most of liquid has evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired
  5. Carefully spoon some of the filling into each shell and serve warm.

Crunchy Lamb Tacos

Seasoned lamb is tucked into crunchy taco shells and topped with fresh, vibrant fixings for bold texture and flavor. These tacos offer a fun, satisfying twist on taco night.

12 Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 40 mins. - 45 mins.

Preparation


  1. In a pan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté onions until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, jalapeño and chili powder; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
  3. Add lamb and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until nearly done, about 10 minutes.
  4. Pour in tomatoes with juice, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until most of liquid has evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired
  5. Carefully spoon some of the filling into each shell and serve warm.
Source: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 pounds Catelli Brothers ground American lamb
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, with juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 24 taco shells