Moroccan Jewel Lamb Tagine
Our Week 28 pick is a vibrant Moroccan-style tagine that acts as a stunning centerpiece for any social gathering. Its blend of slow-cooked tender lamb, aromatic spices, and bright pomegranate seeds makes it both visually impressive and incredibly flavorful for your guests.
In short
Moroccan Jewel Lamb Tagine takes about 140 minutes (20 min prep, 120 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Lamb shoulder, cubed800 g
- Ras el Hanout spice mix2 tbsp
- Large red onion, chopped1 stk
- Garlic cloves, minced3 stk
- Dried apricots, halved100 g
- Chicken or beef stock500 ml
- Honey1 tbsp
- Toasted flaked almonds50 g
- Pomegranate seeds0.5 cup
- Fresh cilantro, chopped1 handful
Instructions
- 1
In a large heavy-based pot or tagine, brown the lamb cubes in batches with a splash of oil until golden on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until softened. Stir in the Ras el Hanout spice mix and cook for 1 minute until highly fragrant.
- 3
Return the lamb to the pot. Pour in the stock, honey, and add the dried apricots. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes until the lamb is fork-tender.
- 4
Check the sauce consistency and reduce further if needed. Just before serving, top the dish generously with toasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, and fresh cilantro for a stunning, colorful finish.
Questions and answers
How long does Moroccan Jewel Lamb Tagine take?
About 140 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 120 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Lamb shoulder, cubed, Ras el Hanout spice mix, Large red onion, chopped, Garlic cloves, minced, Dried apricots, halved, Chicken or beef stock …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
