Description
A flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender lamb and hearty potatoes, simmered with aromatic spices and served with couscous or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked couscous or rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb pieces in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the browned lamb and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the onions. Stir well to coat the onions with the spices and let them cook for about 2 minutes.
- Return the browned lamb to the pot, along with the diced tomatoes and their juices. Pour in the broth, stirring everything together. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the potato chunks and dried apricots to the pot, nestling them into the lamb mixture. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- After the lamb is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If using toasted almonds, sprinkle them over the top just before serving.
- Serve the Moroccan Lamb Tagine hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and parsley, alongside fluffy couscous or rice.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Lamb Recipe, Tagine Recipe, Moroccan Cuisine