Dinner for 10
Guajillo Lamb Tostadas
Lamb braises in a guajillo chile sauce, then tops crisp tostadas with arugula, onion, and lime.
Typical price
$14.95for 4 servings
$3.74 per serving$14.95 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 300 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $19.98Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Taco shells$0.25 each typical | 12 | $3.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $37.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegarOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 dried guajillo chiles
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 lb boneless lamb shoulder or leg roast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 12 tostada shells
Steps
- Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain them.
- Blend the chiles, three garlic cloves, one onion, oregano, cumin, vinegar, and 1 cup broth until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, season the lamb, and brown it on all sides.
- Add the carrots, celery, and remaining onion, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chile sauce and remaining broth, cover the pot, and braise at 325 F for 3 hours 45 minutes.
- Shred the lamb when fork-tender and at least 145 F, then spoon it onto the tostada shells.
- Top the tostadas with arugula, red onion, and lime juice.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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