Tender Lamb Tagine
A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired stew cooked in a traditional tagine, perfect for a special occasion. Unfortunately, this recipe cannot be vegan as it features lamb as the main ingredient.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs Lamb shoulder
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●1 large OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1-inch piece GingerGrated
- ●1 tsp Cumin
- ●1 tsp Cinnamon
- ●1 tsp Paprika
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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1. Season the lamb with salt and black pepper.
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2. Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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3. Sear the lamb until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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4. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
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5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion to the pot.
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6. Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
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7. Add the garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
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8. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
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9. Add the browned lamb back to the pot and pour in enough water to cover the lamb.
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10. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
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11. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the stew.
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12. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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13. Serve the lamb hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.