Greek Ground Lamb Tacos + Tzatziki
Make these delicious and flavorful Ground Lamb Tacos in under 30 minutes and served with all of the best fresh toppings!
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
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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