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Chef Ming Tsai

Chef Ming Tsai was raised in Dayton, Ohio, where he spent hours cooking alongside his mother and father at their family-owned restaurant, Mandarin Kitchen. His ...


You can find Chef Ming Tsai at Blue Ginger

American Lamb - Did Ewe Know?

American Lamb is lean, loaded
with nutrients and an average serving is
less than 175 calories.

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American Lamb is up to 10,000 miles
fresher than imported lamb!
American Lamb is produced in nearly
every state including Massachusetts so
be sure to choose local lamb.

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The average per capita consumption
of lamb in the US is only one pound
per year compared to 50 pounds of beef
and 35 pounds of pork.

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One third of Americans
have never tried lamb!

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American Lamb is tender with
a distinctive mild, rich flavor.

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American Lamb is easy to prepare
and requires very little seasoning.
American Lamb can make
any meal feel special.

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American Lamb lends itself to a variety
of flavorings and cooking methods
that accommodate any occasion.

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American Lamb has a number
of delicious cuts beyond the rack
that are easy to prepare and are
budget friendly including leg, shoulder,
loin, shanks and even ground.

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» » Become a Fan of Lamb » »

February is Lamb Lovers Month

Lamb Tacos with Chile-Tzatziki


by Chef Ming Tsai

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 red onion, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 6 mint leaves, finely sliced
  • 1 cup cucumbers, quarter-inch dice
  • 0.5 head iceberg, finely shredded
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 package small corn tortillas
  • extra virgin olive oil for cooking

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or sauté pan coated lightly with oil, sauté the garlic, onion, jalapeno and cumin until lightly caramelized.
  2. Add in the lamb, season and cook through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Fold in the lemon juice and check for flavor.
  4. Meanwhile mix the sriracha, yogurt, mint, cucumbers and lemon zest together, and season to taste.
  5. Warm the tortillas. Assemble the lamb mixture, lettuce and tzatziki in the tortillas to create the tacos for service.
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