Lamb Soft Shell Tacos

Lamb sautéed with onion and then served in a tortilla (or Greek flatbread) is heaven, especially served with a tangy salad, like a Greek salad or a fresh tomato salad.  This is simple delicious family fare.

1 lb ground lamb

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp ground coriander

1/4 tsp ground fenugreek (or turmeric, or paprika if you don’t have fenugreek - but get fenugreek at your local Indian grocer because it is fantastic)

2 cloves garlic, minced

palmful fresh cilantro leaves, minced

1/2 yellow sweet onion, diced

1 jalapeño pepper, minced

4 6-inch tortilla wraps (I used Trader Joe’s Cilantro Jalapeño wraps)

Gently turn together the lamb, spices and cilantro, in a bowl.  Form into four oblong patties.  

Heat a dash of olive oil in a large skillet and start sautéing the onions and the jalapeños.  Allow them to soften and brown up just a bit for about 5-8 minutes, then add the patties to the skillet.  

Brown the patties to medium rare, flipping each side several times, and attending to the caramelizing onions.  

Place each lamb patty on half a tortilla wrap, and fold over.  Distribute 1/4 of the sautéed onions about the tortilla.

Serve with a fresh salad and some sour cream.  Serves 4.