Moroccan Mrouzia Stew
A traditional Moroccan stew made with lamb, dried fruits, and spices. Serve warm over couscous for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 medium onionschopped
- β2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- β1 cup prunesdried
- β1 cup apricotsdried
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor browning
- β1 teaspoon cinnamonground
- β1 teaspoon gingerground
- β1/2 teaspoon cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onions and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the carrots and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the prunes, apricots, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- 9
Serve warm over couscous, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.