Middle Eastern Lamb Tagine
A traditional Moroccan stew made with tender lamb, dried fruits, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β1 pound Lamb shoulderbone-in
- β2 tablespoons Olive oilfor browning
- β1 medium Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1 tablespoon Gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon Cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon Cinnamonground
- β1/2 teaspoon Turmericground
- β2 tablespoons Pomegranate molassesoptional
- β1/4 cup Dried cranberriesoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown lamb on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium and cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
- 5
Add cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric; cook 1 minute.
- 6
Add lamb back to pot, along with pomegranate molasses and dried cranberries (if using).
- 7
Add 1 cup of water to pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover pot and transfer to oven; braise at 300Β°F for 2 1/2 hours.
- 9
Serve lamb and sauce over couscous or rice.