SHREDDED LAMB TACOS

Elevated Dinner Made Easy

Looking to elevate your next taco night with a rich, savory twist? This shredded lamb tacos recipe brings restaurant-quality Mexican street taco flavor right to your kitchen table! By searing a succulent lamb leg shank and pressure cooking it with earthy cumin, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and a double-hit of Dei Fratelli Chopped and Petite Diced Tomatoes, you get perfectly tender, fall-apart meat in a fraction of the time. Because our tomatoes are already packed with savory onion, garlic, and celery, they create a deeply complex braising liquid that reduces down into a spectacular taco sauce. Whether you choose the quick instapot lamb recipes route or use ground lamb on the stovetop, these tacos are bound to become a new family favorite!

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Made with Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers

Make your favorite soups, and skip the flavor-boost step of making a mirepoix! With added garlic and vinegar this recipe-ready product is an easy and quick way to get dinner on the table and enjoy the fresh-packed flavors all year long!

Recipe Image of Shredded Lamb Tacos Recipe
Recipe Image of Shredded Lamb Tacos Recipe

SHREDDED LAMB TACOS

Elevated Dinner Made Easy

Looking to elevate your next taco night with a rich, savory twist? This shredded lamb tacos recipe brings restaurant-quality Mexican street taco flavor right to your kitchen table! By searing a succulent lamb leg shank and pressure cooking it with earthy cumin, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and a double-hit of Dei Fratelli Chopped and Petite Diced Tomatoes, you get perfectly tender, fall-apart meat in a fraction of the time. Because our tomatoes are already packed with savory onion, garlic, and celery, they create a deeply complex braising liquid that reduces down into a spectacular taco sauce. Whether you choose the quick instapot lamb recipes route or use ground lamb on the stovetop, these tacos are bound to become a new family favorite!

Made with Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers

Make your favorite soups, and skip the flavor-boost step of making a mirepoix! With added garlic and vinegar this recipe-ready product is an easy and quick way to get dinner on the table and enjoy the fresh-packed flavors all year long!

Product image of 14.5 oz. Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers Can.

SHREDDED LAMB TACOS

Elevated Dinner Made Easy

Looking to elevate your next taco night with a rich, savory twist? This shredded lamb tacos recipe brings restaurant-quality Mexican street taco flavor right to your kitchen table! By searing a succulent lamb leg shank and pressure cooking it with earthy cumin, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and a double-hit of Dei Fratelli Chopped and Petite Diced Tomatoes, you get perfectly tender, fall-apart meat in a fraction of the time. Because our tomatoes are already packed with savory onion, garlic, and celery, they create a deeply complex braising liquid that reduces down into a spectacular taco sauce. Whether you choose the quick instapot lamb recipes route or use ground lamb on the stovetop, these tacos are bound to become a new family favorite!

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Product image of 14.5 oz. Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers Can.

Made with Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers

Make your favorite soups, and skip the flavor-boost step of making a mirepoix! With added garlic and vinegar this recipe-ready product is an easy and quick way to get dinner on the table and enjoy the fresh-packed flavors all year long!

Total Time to Make Recipe30 minutes
Preparation Time for the Recipe10 minutes
Cook Time for the Recipe1 hour 20 minutes
TYPE OF DISH: Main Course, One Pot / Pan, Sandwiches
LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
COOKING METHOD: Pressure Cooker
SERVINGS: 4 servings
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Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Heat 2 Tbsp. of vegetable oil in a large frying pan. Add in the lamb and sear on all sides.
  • Alternatively, you can use ground lamb and cook on your stovetop over medium heat.
  • Move lamb to a pressure cooker or Instapot and add Dei Fratelli Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic, Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, minced garlic, chopped onion, and all the seasonings.
  • Cook in your pressure cooker or Instapot on high for 1 hour.
  • Release the steam out of your pressure cooker and strain any remaining liquid into a pot on the stove.
  • If using an Instapot, remove the lamb and place on a cutting board to cool. Switch your Instapot to sauté mode and allow the remaining liquid to simmer there.
  • Simmer the liquid on your stove top on high until the sauce is reduced.
  • Place the lamb on a cutting board and shred the meat using two forks or a meat shredder. Ensure to discard any bones.
  • Combine the sauce with the shredded lamb and serve on corn tortillas.
  • Garnish with red onion, and a homemade pico de gallo, salsa, or guacamole.

Chef's Tip:

Can I use ground lamb instead of a leg shank for this recipe? 
Yes! If you do not have a lamb leg shank or want a faster option, you can easily use ground lamb. Simply brown and cook the ground lamb in a skillet on your stovetop over medium heat before combining it with the seasonings and tomatoes.
What are the best canned tomatoes for tacos and braised lamb?
The best tomatoes for tacos and rich braised lamb recipes are Dei Fratelli Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic paired with Dei Fratelli Petite Diced Tomatoes with Onion, Celery, and Peppers. Using these pre-seasoned, vine-ripened tomatoes adds a rich depth of flavor to the braising liquid without requiring hours of vegetable chopping.
How do you make shredded lamb tacos in a pressure cooker or InstaPot?
First, sear your lamb in a frying pan with vegetable oil to lock in the juices. Transfer the meat to your pressure cooker or InstaPot and add the Dei Fratelli tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, minced garlic, chopped onion, chicken stock, and spices. Cook on high for 1 hour, then shred the lamb using two forks and mix it back into the reduced braising liquid.
What should I serve as a garnish for lamb tacos?
Serve your shredded lamb on warm corn tortillas and garnish with finely diced red onion and a fresh, homemade pico de gallo. They also pair beautifully with a side of homemade guacamole or your favorite salsa.

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