Keto Middle Eastern Braised Lamb Tagine
A flavorful and aromatic lamb tagine that's perfect for a keto diet. The rich and tender lamb is slow-cooked in a delicious mixture of spices and herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds Lamb loin chopspreferably with the bone
- ●2 tablespoons Coconut oilfor browning the lamb
- ●1 large Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1-inch piece Gingergrated
- ●1 teaspoon Cuminground
- ●1/2 teaspoon Cinnamonground
- ●1/4 teaspoon Paprikasmoked
- ●1 teaspoon Saltpreferably kosher
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepperfreshly ground
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the lamb from the pot and set it aside.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the ground cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 6
Return the lamb to the pot and add enough beef broth to cover the lamb. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 7
Braise the lamb in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, or until it is tender and falls apart easily.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve the lamb hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.