Shredded Lamb Shoulder Biria Tacos

15 Feb 2024

Shredded Lamb Shoulder Biria Tacos

| easy | Serves

Ingredients

  • 1 lamb shoulder jointed into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Plenty of salt and pepper to season the lamb
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 L water
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 beef stock cubes
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 white wraps
  • 1 pack of feta hand shredded
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges 

Directions

1.

Preheat the grill

Preheat the grill to 160°C.

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2.

Season lamb

Season lamb with plenty of salt and pepper.

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3.

In the Outback paella pan

In the Outback paella pan (or large cast iron), heat the oil over direct medium heat

4.

Sear the lamb

Sear the lamb on all sides then set aside

5.

Add Ingredients

In the lamb fat residue add the chillis, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, beef stock, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, yellow onion, garlic cloves and tomatoes. Add water until all ingredients are just covered. Simmer for 20 minutes.

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6.

Allow to cool then remove the cinnamon stick

Allow to cool then remove the cinnamon stick from the mixture. Add the mixture to a blender with the white vinegar and a tablespoon of salt blend until smooth.

7.

Place the lamb back in the pan

Place the lamb back in the pan and cover with the sauce. Add the bay leaves and then close the lid of the grill to allow the lamb to simmer.

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8.

Allow the lamb to slow cook

Allow the lamb to slow cook for at least 2 – 3 hours, until it is pull apart tender then remove from heat.

9.

Pick the lamb out the mixture

Pick the lamb out the mixture into a bowl with just one ladleful of the sauce. Shred the lamb with your hands, mixing with the sauce.

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10.

To serve, dip the wraps into the mixture then fill with shredded lamb

To serve, dip the wraps into the mixture then fill with shredded lamb, crumbled feta, then fold in half and grill lightly on each side until the sauce has crisped.

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11.

Serve

Serve with red onion, lime and your favourite sides.

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Recipe Author

Recipe Author

Jack

Hailing from East London, Jack is a culinary artisan with a passion for all things smoky, sizzling, and downright delicious. With a background deeply rooted in the art of barbecue, Jack has honed his craft over the years, becoming a true pitmaster extraordinaire. More than just a chef, Jack is a firm believer that barbecue is about more than just food—it's about bringing people together with an aim to turn every meal into a memorable experience.

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