Slow Braised Lamb Tagine with Savory Vegetables
A hearty Italian-inspired twist on the traditional Moroccan tagine, featuring slow-cooked lamb and savory vegetables.
Ingredients
- β2 pounds lamb shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 large onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- β2 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- β2 teaspoons moroccan spice blendor to taste
- β2 tablespoons tomato paste
- β1 cup red wine
- β2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb pieces on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add more oil if necessary, then cook the onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the spice blend, tomato paste, wine, and broth.
- 7
Return the lamb to the pot, cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Braise the lamb for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until tender.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.