Tunisian Lamb Tagine
A classic North African stew from Tunisia, made with tender lamb and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons olive oilsmoked
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 teaspoons ground cuminwhole
- β1 teaspoon ground corianderwhole
- β1/2 teaspoon paprikasmoked
- β1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper?
- β1 teaspoon salt?
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepper?
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lamb pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add 1 cup of water to the tagine and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 8
Serve the tagine hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.