Tunisian Lamb Tagine
A flavorful and aromatic North African dish made with tender lamb, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds lambcut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons umamior to taste
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●2 cups chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 tablespoon tenderor to taste
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
- ●1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperor to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in the bottom of a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 10
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.