Grilled Lamb Tacos Recipe | Recipes From A Pantry

July 4th is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill! And while everyone is scrambling to snatch up all of the hot dogs, burger buns and potato chips from the local market, I have got a better idea.

Why not impress your guests with a unique spin on everyone’s favorite party fare? That’s right, I’m talking about tacos. Yeap, this Grilled Lamb Tacos Recipe is just the thing to make your 4th of July festivities truly memorable.

Tender, juicy grilled-to-perfection marinated lamb, wrapped  in warm tortillas and served with as many (or as few) toppings as you like. My personal fave way to enjoy these delectable lamb tacos is topping them with fresh mint-spiked sour cream and chipotle sauce. Sooooo incredibly good.

These delicious tacos are ideal for no-fuss summer entertaining because they are super easy to make and quite economical. So when you’ve got the whole gang over to celebrate, this is the meal that can easily satisfy a crowd without blowing your budget. You can serve this up for Taco Tuesday, taco night, and an anytime dinner the whole family will love.

==> Pro Budget Tip: serve your lamb tacos with tons of shredded greens and chopped veggies to bulk ’em out. 

Friends, I predict that not only will these lamb tacos be a huuuuuuge hit on the 4th, you’ll end up serving these delicious lamb tacos all summer long.

Ready to learn just how easy it is to make these grilled lamb tacos? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you……

Ingredient Notes

•  Lamb – while most use ground lamb or shredded lamb, this recipe calls for lamb shoulder cut into bite sized pieces.
• Oil – use olive oil or any vegetable oil you prefer.
• Spices – this recipe gets its great taste and flavor from a combination of smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chipotle paste (optional), minced garlic, salt and pepper,
• Citrus – fresh lime juice or lemon juice lifts up the flavor.
• Tortilla – use corn tortillas to keep this gluten free. Otherwise you can use wheat tortillas.
• Serving suggestions – feels free to top with various toppings, including fresh cilantro. See options below.

How To Make Grilled Lamb Tacos

Get complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. In a large bowl, make a paste with the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic puree, chipotle paste (if using), lime juice, salt and pepper.
2. Add 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.
3. Preheat outdoor grill or barbecue with a flat plate to medium. Once hot, spray the plate and then add the lamb.
4. Cover with an inverted pan or a dome-shaped lid so that it gets heat from all round and cooks evenly.
5. 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.
6. Remove lamb from grill and serve with tortillas and taco toppings of your choice. ==> See the toppings section below for ideas.

Recipe Tips

• Cut the lamb into similar sized chunks so they cook evenly at the same time.
• Use trimmed lamb for a lower calorie option.
• Ideally serve tortillas warm for the best flavor.
• Lamb meat for this is best served warm.
• You can cook this indoors on a large skillet over medium heat on the stove top. Do drain off any excess fat before serving.

Delicious Variations

• Change out the meat: You can use chicken or beef but be aware the cook time will be different.
• Vary spices – Use different spices for a different flavor profile like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, black pepper, etc.

FAQs

What Cut of Lamb is Best For Making Grilled Lamb Tacos?

There are many cuts of lamb that lend themselves to grilling. As lamb cuts are generally leaner and smaller than beef or pork grilling highlights out its superb tenderness.

While you can (and should) grill more expensive cuts of lamb, such as loin chops, rib chops and lamb shank, when marinating and grilling lamb for this lamb tacos recipe I recommend going with budget-friendly choices like shoulder chops, sirloin chops, and top round.

• Shoulder Chops – This cut tends to be a a bit tougher and fattier than others, is is also more flavorful, economical, and quicker to cook.
• Sirloin Chops – Large and meaty, a sirloin chop is an inexpensive cut of lamb taken from the leg and hip section.
• Top Round – This is a thick and flavorful cut that comes from the large leg muscle. You can grill top round as a whole piece, or cut it into cubes.

Lamb Taco Topping Options

When entertaining, one of my go-to ideas is preparing a DIY Taco Bar. People just loooooove to see all of the different topping possibilities, and they have so much fun customizing their tacos. Here are some of the topping options to eat tacos with that I always make sure to include:

• fresh salsa
• Pico de gallo
• yogurt sauce
• diced tomatoes
• grated cheese
• guacamole
• sour cream
• chopped cilantro
• black olives
• spring onions
• lime wedges
• shredded lettuce
• fresh Mexican cheese
• This sliced red onion
• Mexican crema
• pickled red onions
• pickled radishes

And when serving these grilled lamb tacos, I also like to include some Mediterranean-inspired toppings, such as:

• kalamata olives
• fresh mint
• plain greek yogurt
• cucumber slices
• tahini sauce
• hummus
• crumbled feta cheese
• sun dried tomatoes

Serving Suggestions

Serve your lamb tacos with one of these delicious accompaniments:

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Weight Watchers Points

There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

I hope you enjoy these amaaaaaazing grilled lamb tacos as much as I do. It just goes to show that lamb really is a such a versatile (and supremely tasty) meat that can be prepared in all sorts of different and unexpected ways.

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Grilled Lamb Tacos

These Grilled Lamb Tacos are a unique spin on everyone’s favorite party food.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Servings: 4

Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

Grilled Lamb Tacos Ingredients List:

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 the lamb into similar-sized chunks so that they cook evenly at the same time.
• Use trimmed lamb for a lower calorie option.
• Ideally, serve tortillas warm for the best flavor.
• Lamb meat for this is best served warm.
• You can cook this indoors on a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Do drain off any excess fat before serving.
• There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.8mg