Description
Transport your taste buds to Morocco with this Middle Eastern spiced lamb tagine, a dish brimming with rich flavors and aromatic spices. Tender lamb shoulder is slow-cooked in a fragrant sauce featuring cinnamon, cumin, and sweet dried fruits. This delightful recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, impressing guests with its vibrant presentation and unforgettable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup dried apricots or raisins
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown.
- Increase heat slightly; add cubed lamb and brown on all sides.
- Stir in cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and diced tomatoes; cook until well combined.
- Add broth and dried fruits; bring to a gentle simmer and cover tightly.
- Reduce heat and slow cook for about 1.5 hours until lamb is tender.
- Serve hot over couscous or with warm flatbreads, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg