Total Time
110 min
Servings
4 people
Level
medium
Rating
This aromatic Moroccan-inspired stew balances savory lamb with the natural sweetness of dried apricots and honey. It is a comforting dish where the meat becomes fork-tender after a long simmer, finished with the crunch of toasted almonds.
Season the lamb cubes generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the lamb in batches and sear until browned on all sides, then remove to a plate.
In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Return the lamb to the pot and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes.
Stir in the dried apricots and honey. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until the lamb is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
While the stew finishes, toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown.
Serve the tagine hot over couscous or with crusty bread, garnished with the toasted almonds.

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