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

If you love tacos (who doesn’t), you’ll fall in love all over again with these Lamb Tacos! So flavourful and juicy, so easy and ready in 30 minutes! Don’t miss this recipe!

This recipe is sponsored by The American Lamb Board. All opinions are my own. 

Ever since our Lamb Birria Tacos we couldn’t resist but make tacos with lamb meat. 

Imagine ground lamb, of course we use American Lamb that is spiced up so beautifully. Now add in some sweet pineapple salsa (mango is another fabulous salsa to make here), luscious Avocado Crema and you’re in for a treat!

This is a weeknight dinner favorite, and a fun way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a bang. We love Mexican inspired dishes like these Sheet Pan Fajitas, Carne Asana Fries, Crunchwrap Supreme and we love them even more when made with Lamb!

Our Lamb taco meat freezes beautifully so you can make double the amount and keep it in the freezer for a busy day! Also perfect for meal prep so you can serve the lamb taco meat with rice, salad, over pizza, ramen and so much more! 

Lamb Tacos Ingredients:

How to Make Lamb Tacos

Here’s how to make the best Lamb tacos:

Start by cooking the onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Add in the ground American Lamb along with garlic and taco seasoning mixture.

Cook the taco meat until browned. This should take around 5-6 minutes on high heat. USDA recommends ground lamb reach an internal temp of 160F.

At that point add in the cilantro and the taco meat is ready.

Make the Pineapple Salsa by mixing all ingredients in a bowl.

For the Avocado Crema, you’ll need a food processor to mix all ingredients until smooth. 

Assemble the Lamb Tacos

Use your favorite tortillas: corn or flour tortillas are both great here. Also feel free to char them like we did or keep them as is. If you prefer a hard shell taco, use those too! 

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

Top with the cooked taco meat.

Add some pineapple salsa.

Finish with some more lamb mixture, cilantro leaves, sliced jalapeños, lime juice and chilli flakes.

Seriously the BEST!

Enjoy them right away! Tacos are best made and enjoyed right away. 

You can definitely prepare the Lamb taco meat ahead of time, the salsa and avocado crema too. Just make sure to assemble the tacos right before serving.

Look at that perfect lamb taco bite! SO GOOD!! 

Lamb Taco Tips

• Here’s why we always say buy American lamb. American Lamb is local and as fresh as can be. You’re not only buying quality, tasty lamb, but you also support the thousands of local ranchers and farmers that work long hours, pour their hearts out everyday generation after generation.
• I’m always fascinated each time I visit an American Lamb ranch. The families and their stories, their history, their hard work and love for what they do is heartfelt. The lamb grown in the US is high quality!
• So do ask your butcher or meat department at the grocery store before buying so you know you’re buying the best lamb there is. 
• You can prepare the taco meat three months in advance and freeze it. Heat up the meat in a skillet or microwave before serving. 
• The lamb taco Meat is great served over rice, salad, pasta, ramen, pizza, and much more! It’s a great meal prep option.
• The pineapple salsa can be made two days in advance and stored in the fridge. And the avocado cream can be made up to 4 days in advance.
• Tacos are best enjoyed right away so make sure you assemble before serving.
• Make sure you keep extra sauces on the side! No one can say no to more flavor!

Ground Lamb Recipes

Lamb Sausage

Cheesy Pull Apart Bread with Lamb Crumbles

Smashed Potatoes With Spicy Lamb

Juicy Spicy Turkish Meatballs

Turkish Pizza Lahmacun

The Best Lamb Burgers Loaded with Nachos

Ultimate Lamb Kabab Platter

Pita Bowl

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Lamb Meatball Subs On The Grill

Lamb Tacos

If you love tacos (who doesn’t), you’ll fall in love all over again with these Lamb Tacos! So flavourful and juicy, so easy and ready in 30 minutes! Imagine ground lamb, of course we use American Lamb that is spiced up so beautifully. Now add in some sweet pineapple salsa (mango is another fabulous salsa to make here), luscious Avocado Crema and you’re in for a treat!

Ingredients

• 1
  pound
  American Lamb – ground
• 1
  Tablespoon
  olive oil
• 1
  red onion
  diced
• 3
  garlic cloves
  minced
• 1/4
  cup
  cilantro minced

Taco Seasoning

• 1/2
  teaspoon
  each salt and pepper
• 1
  teaspoon
  oregano
• 1 1/2
  teaspoon
  chilli powder
• 1/2
  teaspoon
  onion powder
• 1
  teaspoon
  garlic powder
• 1/2
  teaspoon
  adobo powder

Pineapple Salsa

• 1
  cup
  diced pineapple
  1/4 inch dices
• 1/3
  cup
  cilantro
  minced
• 1/2
  cup
  red onions
  minced
• 1
  jalapeno
  minced
• 1
  tablespoon
  lime juice
• 1
  tablespoon
  olive oil
• 1/4
  teaspoon
  salt and chilli powder

Avocado Crema

• 1
  large avocado
  peele and pitted
• 1
  large jalapeño
  more or less to taste
• 1/4
  cup
  sour cream
• 2
  tablespoons
  lime juice
• 1/2
  teaspoon
  salt
• 1/3
  cup
  cilantro leaves
• 2-3
  tablespoons
  water to thin out the sauce if you need to.

Assemble the Tacos

• Tortillas
  corn, flour or hard shell
• Cilantro leaves
• Lime wedges
• Jalapeno slices
• Chilli flakes

Instructions

1. Make the Lamb Taco meat: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

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

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. USDA recommends ground lamb reach an internal temperature of 160F.

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

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

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

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

9. Tope with a generous amount of taco meat.

10. Top with the pineapple salsa.

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

12. Enjoy right away

Recipe Notes

Lamb Taco Tips:

1. Here’s why we always say buy American lamb. American Lamb is local and as fresh as can be. You’re not only buying quality, tasty lamb, but you also support the thousands of local ranchers and farmers that work long hours, pour their hearts out everyday generation after generation.
2. I’m always fascinated each time I visit an American Lamb ranch. The families and their stories, their history, their hard work and love for what they do is heartfelt. The lamb grown in the US is high quality!
3. So do ask your butcher or meat department at the grocery store before buying so you know you’re buying the best lamb there is.
4. You can prepare the taco meat three months in advance and freeze it. Heat up the meat in a skillet or microwave before serving.
5. The lamb taco Meat is great served over rice, salad, pasta, ramen, pizza, and much more! It’s a great meal prep option.
6. The pineapple salsa can be made two days in advance and stored in the fridge. And the avocado cream can be made up to 4 days in advance.
7. Tacos are best enjoyed right away so make sure you assemble before serving.
8. Make sure you keep extra sauces on the side! No one can say no to more flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Lamb Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276
Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 61mg20%

Sodium 460mg20%

Potassium 113mg3%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 408IU8%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.