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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.

Chipotle Lamb Tacos with Charred Salsa

Total

55 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Rub lamb with chipotle powder, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and 1 tbsp avocado oil; rest 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Char tomatoes and jalapeno under the broiler, turning, 8-10 minutes until blistered.

  3. 3

    Blend charred tomatoes, jalapeno, 1/4 onion, cilantro, and lime juice into a chunky salsa; season with salt.

  4. 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. 5

    Warm cassava tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side.

  6. 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

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat36 g
Fiber7 g
Sugar9 g
Sodium890 mg

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