Description
These Mini Crispy Lamb Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional taco night, bringing a burst of Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Featuring savory ground lamb, zesty olives, and a creamy yogurt sauce, these bite-sized delights are not only quick to make—ready in just 27 minutes—but also perfect for any occasion, from Taco Tuesday to casual gatherings. They’re family-friendly and can be served as a main dish or elegant appetizers for parties. With fresh ingredients and versatile toppings, these tacos are sure to impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (plus more for tortillas)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 cup chopped Mediterranean olives (preferably Castelvetrano)
- 12 street taco-size flour tortillas
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Incorporate ground lamb into the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in cumin, chopped olives, salt, pepper, and other spices; cook for an additional minute.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for about 45 seconds. Brush both sides with olive oil and place them on baking sheets.
- Fill each tortilla with the lamb mixture and sprinkle with feta cheese before folding.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 6 minutes; flip tacos and bake for an additional 5–6 minutes until crispy.
- Serve topped with yogurt sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg