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Delicious Moroccan lamb stew with spices and vegetables in a bowl

Moroccan Lamb Stew

A cozy Moroccan Lamb Stew, rich with spices, tender lamb, and fruity notes of apricots and raisins, perfect for warming up on a cold day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks Use quality lamb for better flavor and tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup dried raisins
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Couscous, for serving Optional, but highly recommended.

Method
 

Cooking the Stew
  1. Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add lamb chunks to the pot and brown them on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and turmeric over the meat.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes and broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add dried apricots and raisins, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  7. Let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the lamb is tender.
  8. Serve the stew over fluffy couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Patience is key while cooking; this dish is a true labor of love.