Traditional Lamb Tagine with Apricots Recipe

Traditional Lamb Tagine with Apricots Recipe | My Recipe Time This recipe for traditional Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots is perfect to feed a large crowd. In essence it's a stew that is cooked slowly in a tagine dish. The flavors of aromatic spices will fill your house with a wonderful aroma. Apricots and pistachios add a wonderful texture contrast.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Serving 8

Ingredients

Seasoning for marinade
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked pepper
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp coriander ground
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ginger ground
Remaining ingredients
3 lbs lamb shoulder cubed into 1" pieces
1 onion large, 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 baking potatoes sliced thin

Instructions

For the seasoning and marinating the lamb
Step 1
In a small bowl mix together all the spices.
Step 2
Place the cut up lamb in a glass dish, and drizzle with the olive oil. Mix in thoroughly with your hands.
Step 3
Evenly sprinkle with the spice mixture, and again, mix thoroughly with your hands.
Step 4
Place in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

To prepare the lamb
Step 1
Place the onions on the bottom of the tagine dish, and sprinkle with salt. Sweat them down for about 20 minutes on medium.
Step 2
Slowly, add the meat, and break up any pieces that are stuck together.
Step 3
Cook for about 20 minutes, uncovered, and stirring often.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Wrap the cardamom pods in a piece of cheesecloth and tie with a piece of twine. Add to the meat and broth mixture.
Step 6
Stir in the apricots and pistachios.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Line with the potatoes forming concentric circles over the simmering lamb.
Step 9
Cover again, and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Sprinkle the parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts Information

Traditional Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 1101mg48%
Potassium 776mg22%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 7.8mg9%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 200