Delicious Lamb Tagine
A traditional North African stew made with tender lamb, rich spices, and sweet dried fruits. This flavorful dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 tbsp turkish olive oilfor browning the lamb
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp tagine spice mixavailable at most Middle Eastern markets
- ●1 cup dried apricotschopped
- ●2 tbsp honeyto balance the flavors
- ●1 cup waterfor cooking the tagine
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb pieces in batches until they're nicely browned, about 5 minutes per batch.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set it aside.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the chopped onion until it's softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 6
Stir in the tagine spice mix and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 7
Add the browned lamb back into the pot, along with the chopped apricots and honey.
- 8
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 10
Bake the tagine for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 11
Season the tagine with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve the tagine over couscous or rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.