Lamb Tacos • Ground Lamb Taco {Video} • Two Purple Figs

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. American Lamb

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 red onion (diced)

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1/4 cup cilantro (minced)

  • 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper

  • 1 tsp. oregano

  • 1 1/2 tsp. chilli powder

  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder

  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp. adobo powder

  • 1 cup pineapple (diced)

  • 1/3 cup cilantro (minced)

  • 1/2 cup red onions (minced)

  • 1 jalapeno (minced)

  • 1 tbsp. lime juice

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1/4 tsp. salt and chilli powder

  • 1 avocado (peeled and pitted)

  • 1 jalapeño (more or less to taste)

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 2 tbsp. lime juice

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves

  • 2 - 3 tbsp. water

  • Tortillas

  • Cilantro leaves

  • Lime wedges

  • Jalapeno slices

  • Chilli flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Add in the onions and cook for about 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    To the onions, add in the lamb meat, the taco seasoning and garlic. Mix all together and cook over medium high heat for 6-8 minutes while mixing.

  4. 4

    When the lamb is cooked through, add in the cilantro and turn off the heat.

  5. 5

    To make the pineapple salsa: mix all ingredients together in a bowl and adjust the seasoning.

  6. 6

    For the Avocado Crema: Add all ingredients in a bowl of a food processor and process until a smooth creamy sauce is formed.

  7. 7

    To assemble the tacos: use you favorite type of tortilla, you may choose to char or not to.

  8. 8

    Spread a layer of avocado cream at the bottom of the tortilla.

  9. 9

    Tope with a generous amount of taco meat.

  10. 10

    Top with the pineapple salsa.

  11. 11

    Add more taco meat, extra avocado crema, more cilantro, chilli flakes, lime wedges and your favorite taco toppings.

  12. 12

    Enjoy right away