Slow-Cooker Garlicky Lamb and Greek Tacos Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Garlicky Lamb and Greek Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds Boneless Leg Of Lamb Roast; Generous Amounts Of Freshly Ground Black Pepper And Salt; 3 Tablespoons Dry Oregano; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 8 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 2 cups Greek Yogurt; 1/2 whole English (seedless) Cucumber, Diced; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 1/2 whole Sweet Onion, Peeled And Diced; 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Dill; 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced Or Pressed; 20 Charred Or Heated Flour Tortillas; Baby Spinach; Crumbled Feta Cheese; Chopped Kalamata Or Garlic Stuffed Kalamata Olives; Finely Diced Multi-coloured Bell Peppers

Servings: persons

5 pounds Boneless Leg Of Lamb Roast
Generous Amounts Of Freshly Ground Black Pepper And Salt
3 Tablespoons Dry Oregano
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
8 cloves Garlic, Peeled
2 cups Greek Yogurt
1/2 whole English (seedless) Cucumber, Diced
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
1/2 whole Sweet Onion, Peeled And Diced
2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Dill
1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced Or Pressed
20 Charred Or Heated Flour Tortillas
Baby Spinach
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Chopped Kalamata Or Garlic Stuffed Kalamata Olives
Finely Diced Multi-coloured Bell Peppers

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For the Slow-Cooker Garlicky Lamb:
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Place the lamb roast in a slow-cooker and rub it with the oregano and generous amounts of black pepper and salt.
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Add the extra virgin olive oil on top of the roast and use your hands to rub it around to evenly distribute the spices and oil.
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Add the zest and juice of the lemon and scatter the garlic cloves over and around the lamb roast.
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Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until it falls apart easily when two forks are inserted into the center of the roast and pulled in opposite directions.
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Carefully transfer the roast to a cutting board, pour the pan juices through a strainer over a saucepan, and press down on the contents of the strainer to get as much juice (and roasted garlic) into the saucepan as possible.
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Over a medium high flame, reduce the pan juices by half.
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While those reduce, use your hands or two forks to pull the lamb into bite-sized pieces.
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Pile the lamb into a serving bowl and pour the reduced pan juices over before serving.
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Portion leftover lamb into meal-sized servings (along with pan juices) and freeze in freezer bags or freezer safe containers for up to 6 months.
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For the Greek Tacos:
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In a medium sized bowl stir together the Greek yogurt, cucumber, zest and juice of the lemon, diced onion, minced fresh dill weed, and minced garlic.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Pile each tortilla with about 5 or 6 baby spinach leaves, a layer of lamb, feta cheese, yogurt sauce, olives and diced peppers.
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Serve immediately!
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Notes:
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You can definitely make this with bone-in lamb roasts.
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It will probably take a bit longer (by an hour or two or even more!
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), but will be even more flavourful.
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Use whichever you can find most easily and whichever fits your budget best.

3797

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

401

Carbs

206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds Boneless Leg Of Lamb Roast, Generous Amounts Of Freshly Ground Black Pepper And Salt, 3 Tablespoons Dry Oregano, 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Garlicky Lamb and Greek 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.

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Slow-Cooker Garlicky Lamb and Greek Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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