Lamb Tagine
A traditional North African stew made with lamb and a blend of earthy spices, perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds Lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons Olive oilfor browning the lamb
- β1 large Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β2 inches Gingersliced
- β1 teaspoon Cuminground
- β1 teaspoon Corianderground
- β1/2 teaspoon Cinnamonground
- β1/2 teaspoon Turmericground
- β1 teaspoon Saltto taste
- β1/2 teaspoon Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in the bottom of a clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb in batches, then set aside.
- 3
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the tagine and cook until the onion is softened.
- 4
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the tagine and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the browned lamb back to the tagine, along with 2 cups of water.
- 6
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.