Lamb Barbacoa With Avocado Tacos Recipes

LAMB TACOS (BARBACOA STYLE)

Steps:

• Rehydrate the anchos and chipotles in a bowl and cover with hot, boiling water. Soak the chiles until they are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Add the chiles, paprika, oregano, cinnamon and garlic to a food processor. Pour in the oil and process until smooth. If the puree is too thick, add a tablespoon or 2 of the chile soaking liquid to thin to desired consistency.
• Place the lamb in a roasting dish and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Pour the puree on top, cover and marinate in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Thaw the banana leaves (if frozen) by running them under warm water. Line a turkey roaster or braising dish with the banana leaves, slightly overlapping them on one another.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade and place on the banana leaves. Wrap up the lamb with the banana leaves, tucking in the edges so it is completely covered. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the baking dish, then cover the entire pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake until the meat is tender and falling apart, 4 hours. Remove the foil and open the banana leaves. Shred the lamb with a fork and season with salt and lime juice. Serve with the warm flour tortillas, cilantro leaves, queso fresco, radishes and onions and pair with the Malbec.

LAMB BARBACOA TACOS

Steps:

• First, pre-heat the oven at 320ºF.
• Next, heavily season the lamb necks with salt then rub them with chilli puree.
• In a steamer, place the lamb necks on a banana leaf and then layer with the same.
• On the bottom part of the steamer, pour the chicken stock, 1/2 an onion, 6 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped celery in thirds, roughly cut carrots and the spices.
• Ensemble the steamer and cover with the lid.
• Next, place ensembled steamer in oven - make sure there's adequate room in advance. Cook for 8 hours.
• After 8 hours in the steamer, the meat should fall off the bone, if not cover and place it back in the steamer & oven for an additional 2 hours. A 1 lb neck will take an estimate of 8.5 hours to cook.
• On the meat is ready, place the Barbacoa in a saucepan with the remaining cooking liquid. Add a couple of spoons of chopped onions and cilantro. Bring to boil uncovered for about 3 minutes.
• Lightly oil the onions and pepper. Grill over high heat on the charcoal grill, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with Maldon salt and a pinch of chilli powder.
• Warm up the tortillas on a griddle or flat pan and place them in a napkin to keep them warm.
• Serve tortillas alongside green onions cut in half, sliced Anaheim, sliced avocado, salsa Roja and lime wedges.
• Plate the meat and broth in bowls. Top the meat with fresh chopped onions and cilantro.
• Place them in the centre of the table for your friends/family to build their own tacos, and don't forget to enjoy soaking their tacos in the consommé to make them extra rich and moist.

LAMB BARBACOA WITH AVOCADO TACOS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• CHILE COLORADO SAUCE: Preheat the broiler. Char onions, tomatillos, tomatoes, and garlic on a baking sheet for about 7 minutes. Remove, set aside, and let cool to room temperature. In a large dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the chile peppers, turning them over, for about 1 minute. Transfer them to a saucepan with enough water to cover chiles and boil for about 15 minutes until they are soft. Drain the chiles and discard water. Combine the vegetables and chiles in a blender with 3/4 cup of water per blender (you'll have to work in two batches) and purée until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt. Leftover sauce can be stored in refrigerator for up to a week. LAMB: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a roasting pan with foil. Rub agave nectar on the meat and generously season the lamb with salt. Pour the 2 cups Chile Colorado Sauce over the meat and rub it on all sides. Put the meat (fat side up) in the roasting pan. Roasting the meat fat side up allows the fat to drip down over the roast as it melts, thereby keeping the exterior nice and moist. Seal the pan with two layers of foil creating a tight seal, and cook in the oven for 3 hours until meat is very tender. Take the pan from the oven and let the meat rest for about 30 minutes. When it's cool enough to handle, coarsely shred the meat with your fingers or forks, discarding any fat. Set out all the toppings in separate bowls and serve with the shredded meat. Warm up leftover sauce for a salsa topping and let everyone prepare their own tacos.