Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Warm Spices

Bring the flavors of Morocco to your kitchen with this Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Warm Spices! 🍖🍑 Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked to perfection with sweet dried apricots, and a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cumin, and coriander create a beautifully aromatic and flavorful dish. Traditionally cooked in a tagine, this dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress your guests. The sweet and savory combination, along with the warmth from the spices, makes this dish truly unforgettable.

Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Warm Spices 🍖🍑

Recipe by Mr Sam AI ChefCourse: MainCuisine: MoroccanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking/ Cooling Time

1

hour 

30

minutes

calories per serving

600

kcal

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into cubes 🍖

• 1 large onion, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 cup dried apricots 🍑

• 2 tablespoons honey 🍯

• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in the cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
• Add the lamb cubes to the pot, and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the apricots, honey, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
• Serve the tagine over couscous or rice, garnished with slivered almonds and fresh cilantro.

Notes

• If you don’t have a tagine, you can use a Dutch oven or any heavy-bottomed pot with a lid.
• For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the almonds before adding them as a garnish.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or apricots to your taste preference.

This Lamb and Apricot Tagine with Warm Spices is a rich, comforting dish that brings the exotic flavors of Morocco to your table. 🍖🍑 Whether for a special occasion or a weekend dinner, this dish’s combination of tender lamb, sweet apricots, and fragrant spices will transport your taste buds to North Africa!