Moroccan Lamb Stew
by Jon Ashton
February 5, 2020
(updated February 15, 2021)
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Moroccan Lamb Stew
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound lamb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock
Heat oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over high heat. Add lamb and sear until all sides are brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
Remove lamb from pan and set aside. Add onion to pan and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add spices, garlic, tomato paste, and honey and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Return lamb to pan and add apricots and chicken stock; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until lamb is tender, stirring occasionally.
Author: Jon Ashton
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Morocco