Midnight Mediterranean Lamb Tacos
Celebrate Week 24 with these stunning 'pulled' lamb tacos, featuring a vibrant pomegranate salsa that pops with color and flavor. This dish perfectly balances slow-cooked richness with zesty freshness, making it an absolute showstopper for your next festive gathering.
In short
Midnight Mediterranean Lamb Tacos takes about 205 minutes (25 min prep, 180 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Lamb shoulder800 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, minced4 pcs
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Small corn tortillas12 pcs
- Pomegranate seeds100 g
- Fresh mint, chopped1 handful
- Red onion, finely diced0.5 pcs
- Greek yogurt150 ml
- Lime juice1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Rub the lamb shoulder with olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Place the lamb in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Add a splash of water, cover tightly, and roast at 150°C for about 3 hours until the meat is falling off the bone.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the pomegranate seeds, diced red onion, chopped mint, and lime juice. Stir well to create a vibrant, zesty topping.
- 4
Shred the warm lamb using two forks. Lightly toast the tortillas and top each with a generous portion of lamb, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and the pomegranate salsa.
Questions and answers
How long does Midnight Mediterranean Lamb Tacos take?
About 205 minutes in total: 25 minutes prep and 180 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Lamb shoulder, Olive oil, Garlic cloves, minced, Ground cumin, Smoked paprika, Small corn tortillas …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
