Lamb Tagine

also called lamb tajine · tajine · Moroccan lamb stew

The table

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C)
3 lb(1.4 kg; cut in 2-in pieces)lamb shouldertoss in a bowlbrown in a taginesoftenbraise 325°F 2 hradd apricots, braise 30 min more
2 tspground cumin
2 tspground coriander
1 tspground cinnamon
1 tspground ginger
2 tspkosher salt
3 Tbsolive oil
2 large(sliced)yellow onions
4 clovesgarlic
2 cups(475 mL)chicken stock
1 cup(150 g)dried apricots
2 Tbshoney
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2toss in a bowl

3brown in a tagine

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4soften

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5braise 325°F 2 hr

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6add apricots, braise 30 min more

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  1. toss in a bowl

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  2. brown in a tagine

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  3. soften

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  4. braise 325°F 2 hr

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  5. add apricots, braise 30 min more

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>> title: Lamb Tagine
>> category: Stews & Braises
>> tags: lamb, moroccan, apricots, oven, braise
>> counters: Shawarma Counter
>> aka: lamb tajine, tajine, Moroccan lamb stew
>> pairs-with: harissa
>> servings: 6
>> time: 3 hr 30 min
>> step.5: braise 325°F 2 hr
>> step.6: add apricots, braise 30 min more

Preheat the #oven{} to 325°F (160°C).

Toss @lamb shoulder{3%lb}(1.4 kg; cut in 2-in pieces), @ground cumin{2%tsp}, @ground coriander{2%tsp}, @ground cinnamon{1%tsp}, @ground ginger{1%tsp}, @kosher salt{2%tsp} in a #bowl{}.

Brown @&(~1)spiced lamb{}, @olive oil{3%Tbs} in a #tagine{}.

Soften @yellow onions{2%large}(sliced), @garlic{4%cloves} with @&(~1)browned lamb{}.

Braise @&(~1)tagine{} with @chicken stock{2%cup}(475 mL) at 325°F for ~{2%hr}.

Add @dried apricots{1%cup}(150 g), @honey{2%Tbs} to @&(~1)braised lamb{} and braise ~{30%min}.