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Tagine-Lamb

Moroccan Tagine with Lamb and Apricots

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Tagine

Ingredients
  

SEASONING

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic  minced
  • 3 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

FOR THE POT

  • 3 lbs lamb shoulder cubed into 1" pieces
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 10 saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 10 dried apricot slices cut in half
  • 3 tbsp pistachios shelled
  • 2 large baking potatoes sliced thin

Instructions
 

FOR SEASONING AND MARINATING THE LAMB

  • In a small bowl mix together all the spices.
  • Place the cut up lamb in a glass dish, and drizzle with the olive oil. Mix in thoroughly with your hands.
  • Evenly sprinkle with the spice mixture, and again, mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

TO PREPARE THE LAMB

  • Place the onions on the bottom of the tagine dish, and sprinkle with salt. Sweat them down for about 20 minutes on medium.
  • Slowly, add the meat, and break up any pieces that are stuck together.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes, uncovered, and stirring often.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the broth, tomato paste, and cornstarch, and add to the meat. Add the saffron to the tagine. Stir to combine.
  • Wrap the cardamom pods in a piece of cheesecloth and tie with a piece of twine. Add to the meat and broth mixture.
  • Stir in the apricots and pistachios.
  • Cover, and cook for 1 hour on low.  Feel free to ladle out and excess liquid, keep it warm and save for later when serving.
  •  Line with the potatoes forming concentric circles over the simmering lamb.
  • Cover again, and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.  Sprinkle the parsley on top.
Keyword Dutch oven, Lamb Tagine, Moroccan, Slow cooker, Tagine, Tajine
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