Description
Indulge in a culinary journey with this Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricot. This dish features tender, slow-cooked lamb infused with a symphony of aromatic spices and sweet apricots, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that is both comforting and elegant. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this tagine promises to impress your guests and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the lamb until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in ground cumin and add dried apricots.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover tightly, and cook for about 1.5 hours until the lamb is fork-tender.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg