Egyptian Lamb Tagine
A rich and flavorful North African stew made with tender lamb and a blend of aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β1 pound lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1/2 cup dried apricotschopped
- β2 tablespoons dark, velvety, egyptian, tagine spice blendor to taste
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- β1 cup chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- β1/2 cup coconut milkoptional
- β1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add lamb and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- 3
Add onion and garlic to pot and cook until softened, 5 minutes.
- 4
Add apricots, spice blend, and chicken broth to pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Return lamb to pot and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until lamb is tender.
- 7
Stir in coconut milk, if using.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with parsley and tagine spice blend, if desired.