Chili-Lime Lamb Tacos
Crispy ground lamb seasoned with chili, cumin, and lime, finished in 20 minutes and piled into soft tortillas. A TikTok-easy take on barbacoa that skips the long braise.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add ground lamb, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, lime zest, diced onion, and jalapeño. Cook until fragrant, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Squeeze lime juice into the skillet and stir. Taste and add salt and pepper.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until pliable, ~30 seconds per side.
Step 6
Fill tortillas with lamb, top with crema, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- microplane or grater
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