Slow Cooker Greek Tacos with Lamb! lamb is a superb different to your peculiar beef tacos! straightforward to make within the crock pot or gradual cooker, plus an amazing wholesome supply of protein. These lamb tacos are a scrumptious and nutritious meal when topped with crumbled feta and salad! serve with gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas!
the inspiration behind these gradual cooker tacos!
That is the factor. We miss New Zealand. as a lot! in reality, we’re on a quest to get again there. ahh, sure, the sweetness and ease of that nation. And since my husband is from the South Island, we frequently get care packages crammed with his household’s favourite treats. They’re very attentive and know precisely when my hubby (aka the kiwi) wants his licorice and marmite repair!
one of many issues i love to do after we each miss new zealand is make a wholesome meal with lamb, as a result of in new zealand, lamb is widespread, scrumptious and it is a very nutritious meal. Additionally, I nonetheless cannot make a full meal out of licorice and marmite, haha! the nostalgic meals (lamb) that i put together for him just isn’t ready like they do in new zealand, nevertheless it’s the concept counts. good? so at present we will take a spin on three of my favourite dishes (and my husband’s favorites)…
Mediterranean-impressed lamb tacos!
however wait, it will get higher. these are…
Slow Cooker Tacos!
a little bit of Mexican (taco model) plus a little bit of Mediterranean/Greek. Greek marinade with pink pepper, olives and feta cheese. gradual-cooked lamb (suppose kleftiko), a gradual-cooked lamb dish! Additionally, lamb is an enormous hit (customized) in New Zealand, the place my husband is from. It’s a specialty in Greece. do i get further spouse factors for that? say sure!
Some of these “cultural fusion” meals are my favourite! to not point out it is easy to make and eat. gradual cookers are nice for making meat extra tender and simpler to digest. plus, gradual cooking can actually deliver out the flavors of the meat. You realize I like gradual cooker recipes nowadays anyway.
here is what you want!
greek taco elements:
- floor lamb
- creamy balsamic dressing (this do-it-yourself Greek yogurt dressing seems to be good!)
- solar dried tomatoes and/or recent cherry tomatoes
- black olives
- feta sauce and tzatziki
- recent basil
- garlic and pink onion
- gluten-free tortillas or corn tortillas. Heck, you might even make these gyro-model grain-free naan breads
- shredded lettuce or cabbage
- in a cazuela or tex mex soup
- add a frittata
- pizza topping
- Loaded Greek Salad Topping!
the right way to make Greek tacos with gradual-cooked lamb
easy. brown the meat in a skillet. then combine it within the crock pot with your marinade and seasonings. let the meat cook dinner for a couple of hours when you do different issues, and voila!
Simply earlier than serving, warmth tortillas or flatbreads. I believe giving them a superb char over the gasoline oven is finest. further crunchy on the skin, smooth on the within.
stuff these tacos with gradual-cooked lamb, tomatoes, salad, basil, olives, and high with feta! bam, taco night time with a twist! to not point out straightforward meal prep.
different methods to make use of gradual-cooked lamb:
to summarize –-> We miss New Zealand. we love lamb. we love greek meals and tacos! and I like my gradual cooker.
now there is a loopy key for you! let’s eat!
what’s your favourite meals if you’re homesick? Do you like lamb or tacos like we do?
cheers!
lc
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