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Grilled Lamb Tacos
Grilled Lamb Tacos use marinated cubed lamb shoulder flavored with a spice paste of smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, chipotle (optional), and lime juice. The lamb is grilled until tender and served with warmed tortillas and preferred taco toppings. This recipe highlights spiced, juicy lamb cubes with smoky and citrusy notes, perfect for taco-style meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
130 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Grilled Lamb Tacos Ingredients List:
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 lb lamb shoulder cubed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic puree
- 1/2 tsp chipotle paste optional
- lime juice of 1
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Lamb Tacos Recipe Instructions:
- In a bowl, make a paste with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic puree, chipotle paste (if using), lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Add the lamb and toss to coat all the pieces, and allow to marinate for 30 minutes or more. But if you're short on time, go ahead and cook the lamb straight away.
- Preheat outdoor grill or barbecue with a flat plate to medium. One hot, spray the plate and then add the lamb.
- Cover with inverted pan or a dome-shaped lid so that gets heat from all round and cooks better.
- Cook covered lamb for 5-7 minutes, then uncover, turn and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Total cook time will be 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of your cubes and how hot your grill is.
- Remove lamb from grill and serve with tortillas and taco toppings of your choice.
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Notes
- Cut lamb into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Use trimmed lamb for fewer calories.
- Warm tortillas just before serving to improve flavor and texture.
- Optional cooking indoors on a skillet with moderate heat; drain any excess fat prior to serving.
- Each serving corresponds to 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints on the Blue Plan.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
224mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.