Lamb Carnitas With Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lamb shoulder
• 2 tablespoons mazola® corn oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon spice islands® garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon spice islands® chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon spice islands® chipotle chile powder
• 2 tomatillos, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 corn tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• cut lamb into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. heat oil in large skillet or dutch oven. add lamb, onions, garlic powder, chili powder and chipotle chile powder; saute 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat.
• add enough water to barely cover lamb. bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. remove lid and continue to simmer an additional 45 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
• combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro in a small bowl.
• place an equal amount of lamb on each tortilla. top with tomatillo salsa.