Tunisian Lamb Tagine
A traditional French-inspired dish made with tender lamb and sweet spices, slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic tagine.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons tunisian spice blend
- ●2 large sweet potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●2 tablespoons honey
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the lamb pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the tunisian spice blend, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, honey, and lemon juice to the tagine.
- 6
Stir to combine, then cover the tagine and transfer it to the oven.
- 7
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2-3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
- 8
Season the tagine with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- 10
Serve the tagine hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
- 11
Let the tagine rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.