Published on 10/23/23

These Lamb Tacos are packed with the freshest flavors of mint, cucumber, and feta, all wrapped in a warm tortilla with tender lamb. If you’ve been looking for a good reason to try new recipes for taco night, look no further than this lamb taco recipe.

The Best Lamb Taco

Tacos are always a hit, and this 30 minute lamb tacos recipe is no exception. Get excited for new delicious flavors that are soon to become a family favorite. If you’re making a full taco bar spread and want traditional Mexican tacos, try out our classic ground beef tacos, steak tacos, or crispy chicken tacos.

What You Will Need

Ground Lamb Mixture

ground lamb – A unique tasting protein that adds depth and complexity to these yummy tacos.
kosher salt – Just a bit to enhance all the other flavors.
dried oregano, basil leaves, and dill leaves – Place all of these classic dried herbs in a small bowl as they’ll be added to the meat at the same time.
onion & garlic powder – Classic taco flavors that meld perfectly with the more unexpected.
fresh mint leaves – A must have to make this dish really pop.
fresh garlic – Choosing freshly minced garlic truly is the only way to get the best flavors.

Other Ingredients/ Toppings

tortilla – Pick your favorite! We used flour tortillas, but feel free to use corn tortillas if that’s your preference.
lettuce – Adds a bit of crunch to every bite.
cherry tomatoes – A burst of color and flavor, letting you know that you’re making a healthy choice.
crumbled feta cheese – A classic greek cheese that is tangy, rich, and perfectly salty.
red onion – Just enough to add a sharp bit of zing.
english cucumber – Fresh cucumbers are the best in any greek recipe, but we love this variety for it’s low moisture content, keeping your tacos from getting runny.
tzatziki sauce – Feel free to pick up your favorite brand from the grocery store, or bonus points if you make our homemade tzatziki sauce complete with Greek yogurt and the best seasonings.

How To Make Lamb Tacos

Start by gathering your ingredients for easy assembly once the cooking begins.

Individual bowls of cut cherry tomatoes, quartered cucumbers, sliced red onion, raw ground lamb, a stack of tortillas, a package of feta cheese, a bowl of seasonings, minced garlic, and tzatziki sauce.

Then bring a large cast-iron skillet or a cast iron pot to medium-high heat and add the lamb. Lamb cooks fairy quickly since it’s such a lean meat, so just keep an eye on it to ensure that it doesn’t get over cooked. Use a wooden spoon to break up the pieces so that the meat gets evenly cooked. Then drain any excess moisture from the skillet.

Now season the ground lamb by adding in your spice mixture of kosher salt, oregano, basil, dill, onion and garlic powder, mint leaves, and garlic.

Seasonings on top of the ground lamb in the skillet.

Move everything around the pan until all of the herbs are combined evenly into the meat. Now give the meat a taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Seasonings mixed into the ground lamb in the skillet.

Assemble your tacos with your favorite taco toppings! Start by adding shredded lettuce to warm tortillas of your choice, followed by the lamb taco meat, tomatoes, feta, red onion, cucumber, and the creamy tzatziki sauce!

Three lamb tacos on a plate topped with red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, and tzatziki sauce.

Our favorite thing about any taco recipe is how customizable they are. Omit the flavors that aren’t for you and pile on the rest. In other words, let your tastebuds lead on this flavor adventure.

Recipe FAQs

Tzatziki Sauce: Homemade tzatziki sauce is amazing, but give yourself some grace and pick up a store bought version for when time is tight.
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: Scroll down to the recipe card for the full nutritional info on this recipe. Just note that it does not account for toppings.

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