Ingredients
– 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) bone-in shoulder of lamb
– 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 tablespoon adobo paste
– 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
– 4 cloves garlic minced
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 tablespoon dried oregano
– 480 ml (2 cups) chicken or lamb stock
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– Juice of 2 limes
– 10-12 soft tacos warmed
– 1 red onion sliced
– 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
– 2 jalapenos sliced
– 10 cherry tomatoes quartered
– 4 tablespoons salsa
– 120 ml (1/2 cup) sour cream
– 200 g (1 cup) guacamole
– 2 limes sliced into wedges
Instructions
1-Step 1: Let’s dive into making this dish step by step. Start by heating 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan and searing the lamb on all sides until it’s nicely browned. This step locks in the flavors and gives the meat a great base.
2-Step 2: Next, add the adobo paste, chipotle paste, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, stock, salt, pepper, cloves, and lime juice to the pan, then bring the mixture to a boil. Transfer everything to a slow cooker and set it to low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 6 hours for that tender result. If you prefer the oven, use a heavy-based pan at 160ยฐC for about 3 hours, and add an extra 180 ml of stock if needed to keep it moist.
3-Step 3: Once done, remove the lamb, shred it with forks, and discard the bones. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the shredded lamb until it’s crisp and golden for added texture. Finally, assemble the tacos by dividing the lamb among the warmed tacos, drizzling with some cooking sauce, and topping with sliced onion, chopped coriander, jalapenos, quartered tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a fresh finish.
Notes
๐ฅ Save the cooking liquid to drizzle over tacos or serve as a dipping sauce.
โ๏ธ Prepare ahead by cooking and shredding the meat, then refrigerate or freeze separately with cooking liquid.
๐ฝ๏ธ For fewer servings, halve the shoulder or use 2 lamb shanks; adjust other ingredients accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6-9 hours
- Cook Time: 6-9 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking or Oven Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1069 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg
