Slow Cooker Korean-Inspired American Lamb Shoulder Tacos

Spice up taco night with Slow Cooker Korean-Inspired American Lamb Shoulder Tacos! Tender, flavorful lamb meets bold Korean flavors in a soft tortilla—perfect for easy dinners or gatherings

***This post is in partnership with the American Lamb Board. As always, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.***

Grab your backpack. 

Back-to-school re-entry is upon us. 

To combat hectic schedules especially when coordinating weeknight dinners, I’ve got a simple set-it and forget-it solution that will be on repeat. I’m a HUGE fan of utilizing the slow cooker when life gets busy. Not only does it make a juicy meal, but there’s something comforting about coming home and having a hot meal waiting for you. 

A few slow cooker favorites we have on repeat in our household: Slow Cooker Shredded Lamb Sliders with Pepper Relish, Slow Cooker American Lamb Shoulder Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup, Slow Cooker Al Pastor Lamb Tacos, and now these Slow Cooker Korean-Inspired American Lamb Shoulder Tacos. 

I will say these Korean-Inspired tacos are a dream. Not only are these tacos bathed in a quick Korean sauce, but like I mentioned it’s cooked entirely in the slow cooker for a slamming weeknight dinner. The key to the success of these tacos is using American boneless lamb shoulder. Let’s find out what all the fuss is about. 

Why Use American Boneless Lamb Shoulder 

I used American Lamb in this slow cooker recipe. Their lean, nutrient-rich lamb shoulder is ideal for making a lot of dishes, but is truly magnificent when used as the main dish for dinner. Aside from the fact that they are one of the most delicious types of protein out there, in my opinion, they’re also a good source of an array of essential nutrients. 

Ingredients Used to Make Slow Cooker Korean-Inspired American Lamb Shoulder Tacos

This easy recipe calls for simple ingredients but packs quite a punch flavor-wise! Comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time for easier prep!

• Gochujang
• White miso paste
• Garlic
• Fresh ginger
• Lemon juice 
• American Lamb Shoulder
• Store-bought coleslaw
• Mayonnaise 
• Kimchi 
• Flour tortillas 

How to Make Slow Cooker Korean-Inspired American Lamb Shoulder Tacos

• In a large mixing bowl combine the first five ingredients. Add the American lamb shoulder to the bowl and gently turn the lamb making sure the sauce has coated it entirely. 
• Spray the insert of a 5-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place the lamb shoulder into the bottom. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. 
• Once cooked, remove the lamb shoulder from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board to rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing and shredding.
• While the lamb rests, make the coleslaw. In a large mixing bowl combine the bag of coleslaw, mayo and kimchi. Set aside. 
• To serve: take a toasted tortilla and top with shredded lamb followed by coleslaw and desired toppings. Serve and enjoy! 

Helpful Tips

• USDA recommends that lamb shoulder be cooked to a safe internal temperature of 145 degrees with a 3 minute rest. Use a food thermometer to make sure that you are cooking the meat right.
• To have perfectly cooked lamb meat, make sure that it is at room temperature before cooking. 
• You can store the lamb leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. Simply reheat on the stovetop or warm gently in the oven.