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Traditional Moroccan Mechoui
Mechoui is a slow-cooked lamb dish originating from Morocco, traditionally cooked in a hole in the ground. This recipe is a simplified version of the classic dish.
⏱180 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 lbs Lamb shoulder
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp Moroccan spicesa mix of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb shoulder with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the lamb shoulder until browned on all sides.
- 5
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Add the Moroccan spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- 9
Let the lamb rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.