Description
Turkish-Spiced Lamb & Apricot Tagine is a delightful dish that combines tender lamb with the sweetness of apricots and aromatic spices, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. This tagine captures the vibrant flavors of Turkish cuisine, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Brown the lamb pieces on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle in turmeric, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and add dried apricots, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 2 hours until the lamb is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg