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Lamb and Roasted Vegetable Tacos

Soft tacos filled with tender lamb and a variety of roasted vegetables, topped with a sprinkle of queso fresco and a squeeze of lime juice.

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

1lbground lamb
1red bell pepper, diced
1zucchini, diced
1mediumred onion, diced
3garlic cloves, minced
2tbspolive oil
1tspground cumin
1tspchili powder
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
8corn tortillas
1/2cupqueso fresco, crumbled
4lime wedges

Step-by-Step

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with the olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

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2

Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

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3

While the vegetables are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

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4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the lamb and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

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5

To assemble the tacos, warm the corn tortillas according to package instructions. Top each tortilla with a portion of the roasted vegetables and the cooked lamb. Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and serve with lime wedges.

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