Quick Look at these Simple Ground Lamb Tacos
- Ready In: less than 30 minutes!
- Serves: 6
- Main Ingredients: ground lamb, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and our tzatziki sauce recipe!
- Dietary Info: dairy-free and gluten-free
- Why You’ll Love It: My love for Greek-inspired recipes runs deep! So, I knew it was time to bring these amazing flavors to our weekly taco night. Cook up some ground lamb (with ALL the spices) and trade in the traditional sour cream and salsa for some fresh toppings that have more of a mediterranean flair for these Greek lamb tacos!
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Ground Lamb – always pairs well with mediterranean spices and the USDA recommends cooking to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Tortillas – option to use flour or corn tortillas, soft shells or hard shells.
- Cucumbers, Tomatoes, & Red Onion – traditional fresh ingredients that are perfect in any Greek-inspired recipe!
- Tzatziki Sauce – hit the easy button and pick-up a store-bought sauce, make dairy-free tzatziki sauce or learn how to make tzatziki sauce!
How To Make Lamb Tacos (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 – Break apart and brown ground lamb in a skillet.
Step 2 – Add minced garlic and all the spices; move around to combine.
Pro Tip – Meal Prep
Cook up these ground lamb mixture in less than 15 minutes, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, and enjoy throughout the week as dinner or lunch. Simply reheat and serve!
Step 3 – Build tacos with all your desired toppings!
Serving Suggestions For Ground Lamb Tacos
If you love tacos, you know it is all about the toppings! On these Greek-inspired tacos we love adding cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, red onion, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce. And if you need a side dish, enjoy with our roasted garlic hummus or a Greek cucumber salad!
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Ingredients
Ground Lamb Mixture:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried dill leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Other Ingredients + Toppings (build your own):
- tortillas of your choice
- shredded lettuce
- cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- feta cheese, crumbled
- red onion, chopped
- english cucumber, diced
- homemade tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Cook Ground Lamb: Bring cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground lamb and break up into pieces. Move around pan until it is fully browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160℉. Drain excess moisture, if any.
- Season Lamb: Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 1 teaspoon dried dill leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Move around pan until fully combined.
- Taste + Adjust: Taste and any additional salt or other seasonings, as desired.
- Serve: For serving, place some shredded lettuce on the tortilla of your choice. Top with the lamb meat, tomatoes, feta, red onion, cucumber and a healthy amount of tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tzatziki Sauce: we do have a homemade tzatziki sauce on the site, but feel free to use store-bought especially if it is a busy weeknight!
- Gluten-Free: use a gluten-free tortilla to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free feta option and we have a dairy-free tzatziki sauce on the site!
- Storage: store leftover lamb meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition: The nutrition information below does not account for toppings.
Bridget says
These were delish!!