Moroccan Lamb Tagine
A traditional Moroccan dish made with lamb and a blend of aromatic spices, slow-cooked in a clay pot.
Ingredients
- β1.5 lbs Lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tbsp Olive oil
- β1 Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1 tsp Gingergrated
- β1 tsp Cumin
- β1 tsp Cinnamon
- β1 tsp Turmeric
- β1 tsp Paprika
- β1 tsp Salt
- β1 tsp Black pepper
- β1 cup Dried apricotschopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a clay pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add dried apricots and 1 cup of water to the pot.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- 10
Let the tagine rest for 10 minutes before serving.