Greek American Lamb Tacos with Minted Yogurt Sauce - American Lamb Board

Greek American Lamb Tacos with Minted Yogurt Sauce - American Lamb Board

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These greek lamb tacos are filled with slow-braised, tender lamb shoulder chunks and a duo of sauces (minted yogurt and herbed caper).

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Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 pound boneless American Lamb shoulder
  • 12 fat garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, oregano or sage or a combination)
  • 1/2 lemon, zested
  • 5 to 6 teaspoons kosher salt (1 teaspoon for every pound of meat)
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced or diced
  • 6 radishes, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh torn Italian parsley or mint leaves (for garnish)
  • Minted Yogurt Sauce (recipe follows), or 1 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • Herbed Caper Sauce (recipe follows), optional
  • 10 to 12 small Tortillas
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 cup Greek-style yogurt (whole milk)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup mint
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice (half a lemon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons capers

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