Sheet Pan American Lamb Fajitas - California Lamb
 

Sheet Pan Lamb Fajitas

Sheet Pan Lamb Fajitas

Servings: 4 | Prep: 1 hr. | Cook: 18-20 min.

Recipe provided by American Lamb Board and created by Homemade.

Directions

Marinate the Lamb

  1. First, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, brown sugar, and cayenne in a bowl.
  2. Then, add the sliced American lamb.
  3. Next, toss well to coat.
  4. After that, marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Preheat the Oven

  1. Heat the oven to 450°F.

Prep the Vegetables

  1. First, add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the sheet pan.
  2. Then, drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Next, sprinkle with salt.
  4. After that, toss to coat.
  5. Then, spread into an even layer.
  6. Finally, add the lamb over and around the vegetables in a thin layer.

Warm the Tortillas

  1. Stack the tortillas and wrap loosely in foil.
  2. Place the packet on the oven rack or on a corner of the sheet pan during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
  3. Warm until the tortillas are pliable.
  4. Alternatively, place tortillas on a second sheet pan and cover tightly with foil.
  5. Warm in the 450°F oven for 3 to 4 minutes.

Serve

  1. Pile the lamb and vegetables into warm tortillas.
  2. Top with avocado, crema, cilantro, or cheese.
  3. Serve with lime wedges.
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Ingredients

For the Lamb + Marinade:
  • 1 lb American lamb sirloin or leg steak, very thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
For the Fajitas:
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick strips
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 8 small tortillas
For Serving:
  • Sour cream or crema
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Cotija or shredded cheese
  • Pickled red onions or jalapeños
  • Lime wedges

Category
Entrees
Tags
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