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Moroccan Lamb Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew with tender lamb, spices, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes
  • 500 ml Chicken stock
  • 2 Carrots, sliced
  • 1 Zucchini, chopped
  • 100 g Dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
  • 2. Remove lamb and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  • 3. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • 4. Return lamb to the pot. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, carrots, zucchini, apricots, and honey. Bring to a boil.
  • 5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours or until lamb is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes:

This stew pairs well with couscous or crusty bread.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Lamb, Moroccan, Stew
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