Moroccan Spiced Ground Lamb Tacos
I can’t wait for you to try these ground lamb tacos! There are so many delicious flavors going on – we have Moroccan-inspired spiced lamb (that is succulent and rich and delicious); whipped lemon feta dip (IYKYK); crunchy shredded cabbage; and bright pickled red onions – all rolled up in a charred corn tortilla. We’re leaning on Moroccan inspiration in taco form for a fusion meal that’s oh-so-yummy and uh, it’s pretty easy too!
If you love ground lamb recipes as much as we do, be sure to try my Greek lamb meatballs with air fryer pita chips next time.
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
What You’ll Love About Lamb Tacos
- Feels slightly fancy, but it is easy!
- Perfect for entertaining
- An explosion of flavors
- Made with 8 ingredients plus spices
- Just 30 minutes total time
- Can be prepped ahead
Ingredients
- Lamb – We’ve used ground lamb in these tacos. If you can’t find lamb, you could also use ground beef, ground pork, or even ground turkey.
- Spices – Sea salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, freshly cracked pepper
- Onion – I recommend a red onion for best flavor and color.
- Vinegar – Use distilled white vinegar, or your favorite white balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Whipped lemon feta dip – This dip is insanely popular for a good reason – it’s delicious and it is SO SO good on these tacos. It’s simple to make, too.
- Cabbage – Use green cabbage and shred as thinly as possible. You could also use shredded coleslaw as a shortcut, look for angel hair coleslaw if you can.
- Corn tortillas – Corn tortillas give a great flavor (especially when you char them a bit) but you could also use flour tortillas as well.
How to Make Lamb Tacos
This is an overview on how to make lamb tacos, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
FAQs
Are lamb tacos Mexican?
No, these lamb tacos are not really a traditional Mexican taco at all, but more of a Moroccan-Mexican fusion of both. We have traditional Moroccan flavors with the lamb – wrapped up in a traditional taco vehicle – a corn tortilla!
Can you use ground lamb for tacos?
Yes! You can use ground lamb for tacos, whether you use a more traditional spice mix (like in my ground chicken tacos or ground beef quesadillas) or use this Moroccan-inspired spice mix, ground lamb is delicious in tacos.
Is ground lamb healthier than ground beef?
Nutritionally speaking, ground lamb is pretty similar to ground beef. Registered Dietitian Cara Harbstreet from Street Smart Nutrition breaks it all down in a really helpful and comprehensive post if you want the full details and more information.
Can you cook ground lamb the same as ground beef?
Yes ground lamb and ground beef are so close and similar that they can really be cooked in the similar ways, using similar methods. Because the fat content is virtually the same, it makes it a very comparable protein.
Storage Instructions
Store the ground lamb taco components separately in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
How to reheat
Reheat lamb in a hot skillet or microwave until heated through. Be careful to not overcook or meat will get rubbery.
Can you freeze lamb taco meat?
Yes, you can freeze lamb taco meat in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
How to prep ahead:
- Make pickled onions up to a week ahead
- Make feta dip 1-2 days ahead
- Make spiced ground lamb up to a few hours ahead
What to Serve with Lamb Tacos
I’ve designed this ground lamb taco recipe to really include everything you need in a meal – protein, fat, carbs, veggies, and FLAVOR (!!!) but here are a few other easy side dish ideas if you want to add more to the meal:
- Arugula Watermelon Salad
- Greek Cucumber Salad
- Lemon Kale Salad
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Raw Veggies and Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
- Fresh fruit
How to Feed Ground Lamb Tacos to the Whole Family
I get it, feeding kids can be tough! But following the Division of Responsibility and knowing your job and your child’s job makes it SO much more enjoyable. You’ll be able to feed your kids any meal, which will help ensure that they are eating a variety of nutritious foods – with plenty of play food sprinkled in.
I would recommend serving the lamb in a pinch bowl (taster bowl) if it’s a new or learning-to-like it food and let everyone build their own tacos. Serve the meal with a few items you know your kids will eat, like refried beans, fruit, or cheese quesadillas.
More Taco-ish Recipes
If you like ground lamb recipes like this one, you might also like some of these other taco-inspired dishes:
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Moroccan Spiced Ground Lamb Tacos
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Description
These ground lamb tacos are SO delicious! Each bite of Moroccan spiced lamb, whipped feta dip, crunchy cabbage, and bright pickled onions is to die for.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground lamb
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- freshly cracked pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- white vinegar
- whipped lemon feta
- 1/4 head green cabbage
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Make pickled red onions. Thinly slice red onion and place into a bowl or small jar and cover with white vinegar.
- Make whipped lemon feta dip.
- Mix up seasonings in a pinch bowl.
- Heat oil in a stainless steel or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and break up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle with seasonings and stir in. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until lamb is cooked through. Drain fat if necessary.
- Meanwhile, shred cabbage as thinly as possible and char tortillas over a gas flame or on a hot skillet.
- Assemble tacos. Spread lemon feta onto tortilla and top with spiced lamb, shredded cabbage, and pickled onions.
Notes
- The lemon feta dip is highly recommended, but you could also swap it for some feta cheese crumbles if you prefer.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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