GROUND LAMB TACOS

YIELDS: 4 Servings PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 20 mins

Zesty ground lamb, tangy slaw, and cotija cheese tucked inside of warm tortillas! These ground lamb tacos are as easy as it gets!

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground lamb
1 tbsp carne asada seasoning (adjust to taste)
3 cups shredded cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
3 tbsp champagne vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tortillas, for serving
Diced tomatoes or sliced grape tomatoes, for serving
Cotija cheese, for serving
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Tools
Large skillet
Large bowl 
Cutting board 
Knife

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground lamb and season with carne asada seasoning. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. While the lamb cooks, toss the shredded cabbage and carrots with the champagne vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. When the lamb is nicely browned, remove from heat, drain off any excess fat and cover to keep warm.
  5. Heat your tortillas either in the microwave or in a dry skillet for a few seconds.
  6. Assemble the tacos with a little bit of slaw, then the ground lamb, diced tomatoes, a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese, and garnish with cilantro.