Lamb Tagine for a Lazy Sunday
A hearty and flavorful Moroccan-inspired stew perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon.
Ingredients
- β1.5 pounds Lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons Olive oil
- β1 large Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1-inch piece Gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon Cuminground
- β1 teaspoon Corianderground
- β1/2 teaspoon Cinnamonground
- β1/2 teaspoon Turmericground
- β1 teaspoon Salt
- β1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- β1 cup Pruneschopped
- β1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsleyoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in the bottom of a large clay or ceramic pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the lamb and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- 5
Add the prunes and 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil.
- 6
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 7
Bake at 300Β°F for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 8
Stir in the parsley, if using.
- 9
Serve the tagine over couscous or rice.
- 10
Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.