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Lamb Birria Tacos

Lamb Birria Tacos

By Morrisons
Published on 02 April 2025
Put a new spin on spicy, smoky birria with lamb coated in chipotle, cumin and cinnamon. This is perfect for sharing family-style with a crowd and can be made in the slow cooker for an easy hands-off dinner.
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Time and servings

2 hrs 25 minsTotal time
4Servings
25 minsPrep time
2 hrsCooking time

Ingredients

  • Morrisons whole lamb leg
  • 200-400ml chicken stock
  • 8 mini plain tortillas
  • 100g grated mozzarella
  • 4 tbsp pickled jalapeno slices
  • 2 onion, chopped
  • 2 vine tomatoes, chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp chipotle chilli paste, depending on how spicy you like it
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Lime wedges, to serve
  • Coriander, to serve
  • Avocado, to serve
  • Salsa, to serve

Method

  1. Step 1

    To make the spice paste combine the vine tomatoes, 1 chopped onion, oregano, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, cider vinegar, and chipotle chilli paste (adjust the quantity depending on how spicy you like it) into a small blender. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if you need to bring the paste together.

  2. Step 2

    In a heavy saucepan or casserole dish with a lid, heat the oil, season the lamb well and fry all over. Add the spice paste and fry for a further 3-4 mins until fragrant and coating the lamb.

  3. Step 3

    Top up the saucepan or casserole dish with stock until just covered. Add the bay leaves, lid, and cook for another 1-1.5 hrs until the lamb is very tender and shreddable. Top up with a little water during cooking if you need to. If slow cooking, once the stock is bubbling, transfer to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender. You may need to simmer the liquid for 10-15 mins once the meat has been removed to reduce the liquid for dunking.

  4. Step 4

    Strain the liquid from the meat into a separate jug or bowl. Shred the meat with two forks, then pour over enough liquid to coat the lamb but not make it soupy.

  5. Step 5

    Add a generous spoon of the meat into the tortillas on one half. Top with some mozzarella, onion and jalapeno. Sandwich together, folding the empty side over the filling, then cook in a dry frying pan for 2 mins on each side until golden, crisp, and the cheese has melted. Serve with the remaining cooking liquid for dunking, and the lime, coriander, avocado and salsa on the table to let everyone help themselves.