BRAISED LAMB TACOS

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 cup sherry vinegar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 5-pound bone-in leg of lamb, cross-cut into 5 to 6 pieces (ask your butcher to do this)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 12-ounce bottles lager beer (I like Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold)
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
Cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, swirling the pan, until slightly darkened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, cinnamon stick, brown sugar, chile powder and tomatoes; whisk to combine. Put the lamb in a large nonreactive container and add the marinade; cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 48 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the lamb from the marinade and pat dry; reserve the marinade. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the lamb and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add the reserved marinade, the beer and jalapeno and bring to a simmer. Cover, transfer to the oven and braise until very tender, about 2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Skim off any excess fat. Remove the lamb and pull the meat off the bone, discarding the bones and fat. Strain the liquid into a smaller pot and keep warm. Shred the meat with your fingers and transfer to a bowl. Pour the warmed braising liquid over the meat and toss to coat. Divide among corn tortillas and top with cilantro. Photograph by Charles Masters

GL king Band
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These tacos are delicious! The lamb is so flavorful and the pickled onions and cilantro add a nice brightness. I will definitely be making these again.


Kavindu Heshan
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I've made these tacos several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the flavors are amazing.


AkabroLX Gaming
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the combination of lamb, pickled onions, and cilantro.


Carolyn A Brown
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These tacos were amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pickled onions and cilantro were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahmood Anjum
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I thought these tacos were just okay. The lamb was a bit tough and the flavor was bland.


Hugh McCorquodale
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still really good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Ryan Tuttle
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I love these tacos! The lamb is so flavorful and the pickled onions and cilantro add a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Renu Pandey
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5 stars! These tacos are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times already and they're always a hit.


MOTIVATION twinu
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The lamb tacos were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing.


Moyahabo Makhura
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Khurt Dada
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These tacos were incredible! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pickled onions and cilantro added a nice brightness. I will definitely be making these again.