Cumin-Spiced Lamb Tacos Recipe

Name: Cumin-Spiced Lamb Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 4 1/2- to 5-pound butterflied boneless leg of lamb; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 9 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; Corn tortillas, avocado, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

One 4 1/2- to 5-pound butterflied boneless leg of lamb
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
9 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Corn tortillas, avocado, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges, for serving

1
On a baking sheet, lay out the lamb.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the oil, garlic, cumin, crushed red pepper, black pepper, salt and 1/4 cup of the orange juice and rub all over the lamb.
3
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 450.
5
Lay the lamb on a rack set over a baking sheet and let stand for 30 minutes.
6
Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, basting occasionally with the remaining 1/4 cup of orange juice, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meat registers 130 for medium-rare.
7
Let rest for 15 minutes.
8
Thinly slice the lamb and serve with corn tortillas, avocado, cilantro and lime.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 4 1/2- to 5-pound butterflied boneless leg of lamb, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 9 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Spiced Lamb Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin-Spiced Lamb Tacos

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