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Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Lamb Tacos

Each Lamb Taco serving contains 39g protein and 661 calories, making it a solid lunch option for hitting daily protein targets. This recipe batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop in minimal time, so you can rotate through Mexican flavors without repetition during meal prep cycles.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Ground Lamb(1361g)
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
  • Yellow Onion
  • Orange
  • Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
  • Oregano, Dried(10g)
  • Chili powder(10g)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Cumin, Ground(10g)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Tzatziki Sauce, Prepared
  • Onion, Pickled
  • Sumac, Ground

Instructions

  1. 1Dice the onion and zest the orange, then combine the ground lamb, chicken broth, diced onion, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, oregano, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the lamb with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink and the liquid begins to reduce.
  2. 2Continue cooking over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half and the lamb begins to brown at the edges. The meat should be tender and the flavors concentrated.
  3. 3Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side until pliable and lightly charred.
  4. 4Divide the cooked lamb evenly into 6 airtight containers while still warm, leaving a small amount in the skillet for immediate serving if desired. Cool the containers to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
  5. 5To serve, warm a portion of the lamb in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  6. 6Fill each warm tortilla with the reheated lamb, then top with tzatziki sauce, pickled onion, and a pinch of sumac.

Nutrition — Per Serving

661

calories

39g

protein

54g

fat

Carbohydrates
3g
Saturated fat
23.2g
Sodium
289 mg
Dietary fiber
1.5g

6 servings per batch · ~317g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Lamb Tacos have per serving?

Each serving delivers 39g of protein and 661 calories with 54g fat and only 3g carbs. The near-zero carb profile makes this a keto-friendly protein source with solid gram count.

How long does Lamb Tacos take to prep?

Quick prep time on the stovetop produces 6 servings, allowing you to prepare multiple days of lunch or dinner portions in a single cooking window. Per-meal prep time becomes minimal when divided across the batch.

Is Lamb Tacos good for fat loss?

At only 3g carbs and 39g protein per serving with 661 calories, this recipe fits low-carb fat loss protocols well. The macros provide high satiety while supporting muscle retention during a deficit.

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