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Smoked Leg of Lamb Tacos with Ancho Chili Marinade

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 3-5 lb Leg of lamb (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 pack Corn tortillas
  • 1 Red onion diced for garnish
  • 1 bunch Cilantro for garnish
  • 3-4 Limes
  • Oaxaca Cheese

Ancho Chili Paste

  • 6 Guajillo chilies
  • 2 Ancho chilis
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic
  • ½ stick Stick of Achiote paste
  • ½ cup Juice from rehydrating chilies
  • cup Rosemary chopped
  • cup Fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Allspice powder
  • 1 tsp Cloves powder
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • ½ cup Red wine vinegar

Braising Ingredients

  • 36 oz Beer I used Honey Brown Lager
  • ½ cup Beef stock
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Whole onion large
  • 6 sprigs Thyme
  • 3 sprigs Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Allspice berries
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp Chopped basil
  • 2 tbsp Chopped oregano
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
Keyword ancho chili, easy lamb tacos, easy tacos, lamb tacos, leg of lamb, smoked leg of lamb