Chipotle Lamb Tacos with Charred Salsa
Slow-seared lamb shoulder rubbed with chipotle and cumin, served on corn-free cassava tortillas with charred tomato salsa.

Total
55 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz lamb shoulder
- 6 whole cassava tortillas
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 whole tomatoes
- 1 whole jalapeno
- 1/2 whole white onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 whole lime
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Rub lamb with chipotle powder, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and 1 tbsp avocado oil; rest 15 minutes.
- 2
Char tomatoes and jalapeno under the broiler, turning, 8-10 minutes until blistered.
- 3
Blend charred tomatoes, jalapeno, 1/4 onion, cilantro, and lime juice into a chunky salsa; season with salt.
- 4
Sear lamb in remaining avocado oil over high heat 3 minutes per side, then reduce heat and cook 8-10 minutes to medium; rest 5 minutes and slice thinly.
- 5
Warm cassava tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side.
- 6
Build tacos with lamb, charred salsa, diced white onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
690
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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