Lamb Tacos
By Laila ·
Fridays are usually dedicated taco night – always a crowd favourite. Because of Munsur’s beef allergy, our substitute is lamb. It tastes great and no one’s been able to tell the difference when I make it! My tacos…
Fridays are usually dedicated taco night – always a crowd favourite. Because of Munsur’s beef allergy, our substitute is lamb. It tastes great and no one’s been able to tell the difference when I make it! My tacos are prepared slightly differently in that I don’t add pre-mixed seasonings and the traditional taco spice packages. Since dairy and its many names is in most processed foods, seasonings and mixed spices, among other things, are completely avoided.
This is such an easy meal to make and takes only minutes! Give it a go today :)
Lamb Tacos
2tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2lbs ground lamb
1tbsp cumin
1/4tsp cayenne pepper
1/4tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Taco shells (we use President’s Choice Taco Shells available at Loblaws, Superstore, and No Frills)
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1. First, chop up the onion and get it going in the pan with the oil over medium heat. Stir from time to time to ensure even wilting- adding salt at this stage will help the onion’s wilting time. While you have the onions cooking, prepare the taco shells according to package instructions.
2. Next, add the ground lamb and stir until it’s incorporated with the onion. Leave them to cook for about 5 minutes or until all of the lamb has cooked through and is a nice brown colour.
3. Add your spices and stir, adjusting the salt accordingly. Voilà! Your meat is ready to go!
4. All that’s left is to prepare the toppings of your choice. Toppings we like to put in our tacos are avocados, peeled diced tomatoes, Daiya’s cheese shreds, and salsa.
And there you have it. A healthy meal which includes your protein, carbs, and your veggies. I love Taco Fridays :)
Bon appétit! xo
Recipe
Lamb Tacos
Fridays are usually dedicated taco night – always a crowd favourite. Because of Munsur’s beef allergy, our substitute is lamb. It tastes great and no one’s been able to tell the difference when I make it! My tacos…
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Finely chop 1 large onion and cook in a pan with 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Stir occasionally for even wilting; add salt at this stage to help the onion wilt. While the onion cooks, prepare the taco shells according to package instructions.
- 2Add 2 lbs ground lamb and stir to incorporate with the onion. Cook for about 5 minutes or until all the lamb is cooked through and a nice brown colour.
- 3Add 1 tbsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and adjust the salt accordingly.
- 4Prepare your choice of toppings, such as avocados, peeled diced tomatoes, Daiya’s cheese shreds, and salsa.