Moroccan Lamb and Carrot Tagine

[MashaBear]

Hello, fellow culinary explorers! Get ready to transport your taste buds to Morocco with this fragrant lamb and carrot tagine. Bursting with spices and sweetness, it’s a dish everyone will love!

Moroccan Lamb and Carrot Tagine

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Cooked couscous for serving

Instructions:

1. Sear the Lamb: In a large tagine or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb chunks and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Combine Ingredients: Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the carrots, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, broth, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, and chopped apricots.
4. Cook: Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and let it cook on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
5. Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot over fluffy couscous.

This Moroccan lamb and carrot tagine is a delightful blend of spices and sweetness that will delight your senses! Enjoy every bite!

 

[Pumpkin2022]

My kids liked the it. Thank you for a really tasty recipe