Tunisian Lamb Tagine
A flavorful and aromatic dish from Tunisia, made with tender lamb and spices.
Ingredients
- β1.5 lbs lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tbsp crisp lamb fatchopped
- β2 tsp Tunisian spice blendavailable at Middle Eastern markets
- β1 tsp cinnamonground
- β1 tsp gingerground
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 large onionchopped
- β1 cup dried apricotschopped
- β2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- β2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large clay pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove lamb from pot and set aside. Add more oil if necessary, then sautΓ© onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in spice blend, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lamb back to pot, along with apricots, broth, and browned lamb fat. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.