Lamb Tagine with Exotic Spices
A classic French-inspired North African dish with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 (1.5 kg) lamb shoulderbone-in
- β2 tbsp olive oil
- β1 large onion
- β3 cloves garlic
- β1 tsp cumin
- β1 tsp coriander
- β1/2 tsp cinnamon
- β1/2 tsp turmeric
- β1 tagine
- β1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the tagine and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 9
Serve the lamb with the sauce spooned over the top.