Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with our tantalizing lamb stew recipe. This traditional dish, known as "tagine," is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Marrakech. Slow-cooked lamb, infused with an exotic blend of spices, tender vegetables, and succulent dried fruits, creates a hearty and comforting stew that is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.
Our comprehensive guide includes three variations of this classic recipe, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe introduces you to the authentic Moroccan tagine, featuring a rich and flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and an array of aromatic spices. The second recipe adds a delightful touch of sweetness with the inclusion of honey and dried apricots, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. And for those who prefer a touch of heat, the third recipe incorporates the fiery spice of harissa, bringing an extra layer of depth and complexity to the dish.
No matter which variation you choose, you'll be guided through the cooking process with detailed instructions and helpful tips. Discover how to select the best cuts of lamb, master the art of building layers of flavor, and achieve the perfect balance of spices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our lamb stew recipes will inspire you to create a dish that is both delicious and authentic.
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW
A lovely, fragrant stew with plaited lamb for extra crispiness to complement the softer meat inside.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Mains Jamie's Kitchen Dinner Party Sunday lunch Moroccan Stew Beef
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5.
- Pick and finely chop the rosemary leaves and peel and roughly chop the ginger, then add to a pestle and mortar with the cumin, coriander, fennel seeds and dried chillies. Add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then pound to a paste, stirring in a couple of tablespoons of oil.
- Pour half the marinade over the lamb, and massage well before you plait it, then put aside until needed.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2.5cm chunks, peel and roughly chop the onions, and peel and finely slice the garlic, then mix with the remaining marinade.
- Heat a little oil in a large ovenproof pan or roasting tray over a medium-high heat, add the lamb and quickly brown on both sides, then remove to a plate.
- Add the sweet potato mixture to the pan and fry for around 4 minutes, or until the onions are slightly soft.
- Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon, then give the pan a shake and place the meat on top.
- Add 3 wineglasses of water, the cinnamon stick, bay leaves and dried apricots, and braise in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes (I suggest you do this with the lid off to give it a little colour.
- Cover the couscous with 300ml boiling water and leave to fluff up. Season with salt, pepper, a lug of oil and a swig of vinegar, cover with tin foil and place in the oven for 5 minutes to steam.
- Pick and roughly chop the coriander and scatter over the lamb before serving. Divide between plates with the couscous and spoon over a good dollop of natural yoghurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Fat 19.9 g fat, SaturatedFat 8.5 g saturated fat, Protein 35.3 g protein, Carbohydrate 91.9 g carbohydrate, Sugar 34.3 g sugar, Sodium 0 g salt, Fiber 0 g fibre
MAKE-AHEAD MOROCCAN LAMB STEW
Inspired by the wonderful spices and flavors used in Moroccan cuisine, this wonderful stew is a hearty one-dish meal. We like to double the recipe and freeze one portion for later. You can also save time, by combining all of these Moroccan spices in bulk and having the mixture on hand to use in this stew recipe, as well as others, like lamb burgers, grilled salmon, and meat rubs. We typically serve the stew with warm bread and a salad.
Provided by Make-Ahead Mamas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the ground lamb. For most flavorful results, allow mixture to rest, refrigerated, overnight.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix the spiced lamb mixture to the onions. Cook and stir until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef broth, chicken broth, and consomme into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, honey, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, dried apricots and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
- Simmer stew for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender. Season with black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 55.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1337.4 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
EASY MOROCCAN LAMB STEW RECIPE
If you're looking to make the best lamb stew, this recipe is all you need! Comforting, fall-apart tender braised lamb with loads of veggies, chickpeas and warm Moroccan flavors. You can make this in your crock pot or pressure cooker; instructions included for both! Be sure to check out my tips above and watch the video for how to make this lamb stew.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven (affiliate) or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- In the heated oil, saute the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4 minutes or so. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pot and set aside briefly.
- In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Turn heat to medium-high and return the sauteed vegetables to the pot. Add the dried apricots, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and spices and stir to coat.
- Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes or so.
- Cover the pot and place in the 350 degrees F heated-oven for 1 ½ hours (check partway through to add water or broth if needed). Now stir in the chickpeas, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of Lebanese rice, couscous, pita bread or your favorite rustic bread.
- A simple Mediterranean salad like Fattoush makes a great starter for this hearty meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 dinner bowl, Calories 502 calories, Sugar 9.2 g, Sodium 579.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 43.5 g, Cholesterol 99.4 mg
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW
Cinnamon, ginger, and dates add spicy, bright, sweet dimension to this warming lamb stew.
Provided by Izabella Wentz PharmD.
Categories HarperCollins Dinner Soup/Stew Stew Lamb Ginger Soy Free Peanut Free Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Cilantro
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium-size bowl, season the meat evenly with the salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- In a large cooking pot on medium, heat the coconut oil and brown the meat, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until it begins to brown slightly.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and rosemary and cook until fragrant, another couple of minutes.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, bone broth, water, orange zest and juice, carrots, and dates and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the lamb reaches the desired tenderness.
- Serve warm garnished with cilantro.
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS
The lamb gets mellow from cooking until tender, and the warm spices take away any overly "lamby" flavor. The apricots, cilantro, and pine nuts are a wonderful combination. This stew took very little time or effort--very nice for a complex-flavored dish like this. This would be great with crusty bread, served over couscous, or with chickpeas added in for a heartier meal.
Provided by Jasmine
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine lamb, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl; toss together until lamb is evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add seasoned lamb; cook, stirring frequently until light brown, being careful not to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is just tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Stir in apricots, orange peels, and honey; continue to simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened slightly and lamb is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard cinnamon sticks and orange peels.
- Divide evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon each of cilantro and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 125.5 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1129.7 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
TAGINE-STYLE LAMB STEW
Traveling in Morocco 30-some years ago, I had eaten tagines - stews distinguished by being cooked in the pot of the same name - that I did not recall as involving any browning. This method is described as "starting the tagine cold." It involves heating the lamb gently along with spices and other aromatics, allowing the flavors to fully penetrate the meat. At that point it is covered and cooked until tender. When I tried the "cold start" approach, substituting a low heating of the lamb with aromatics and a little butter for the usual hard sear in olive oil, it worked like (well, kind of like) magic. The overall flavor of the dish was less robust than one that began with browning, but it was equally flavorful, in a gentler way.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from the lamb and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a Dutch oven or other large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the lamb, onion, garlic, pepper, salt, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes, apricot preserves and vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until the aroma of the spices is strong, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Do not allow the meat to brown.)
- Add chickpeas and stock, bring just to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently until the lamb is very tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Add the raisins and continue to cook, uncovered, until they are nicely plumped, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir in the parsley and lemon juice, and serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW
This is a foolproof lamb stew recipe that my whole family loves. It's not a lot of work and can do it's thing on the stove while I play on Recipezaar!
Provided by Geema
Categories Stew
Time 2h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl.
- Add the lamb and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium high heat.
- Working in batches, add lamb to the pot and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes for each batch.
- Return all the lamb to the pot.
- Add onion, garlic and ginger to the stew and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the wine and orange juice and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 1 hours and 30 minutes, stirring every once in a while.
- Grate the peel from the orange and set aside.
- Segment the orange cutting off all the bitter white pith, and chop coarsely.
- Add oranges and grated peel to lamb, cooking about 20 more minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and honey, and more salt and pepper to your taste.
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW WITH PRESERVED LEMONS
This is one of the easiest stews imaginable, because there is no browning of the meat, yet the flavor is very intense. Serve with apricot couscous and a fennel, mint, and radish salad. Preserved lemons must be made several weeks in advance, but they are simple to prepare and add exquisite flavor.
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h46m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Trim excess fat and gristle from meat and cut lamb into 1-inch cubes. Place meat in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron; sprinkle over the meat and set aside.
- On a cutting board, mince together the orange zest, cilantro leaves, garlic, and salt until you have a paste. Add to the meat along with the orange juice and stir well to coat. Cover the bowl and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Transfer the mixture to a heavy pot, add the onions, tomatoes, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer (or bake in a preheated 350 degree oven) until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add olives and, if using, preserved lemon to the pot. Cook about 10 minutes more, then serve.
- Wash a 1-pint glass-canning jar and its lid with hot soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Cut 6 of the lemons, 1 at a time, into quarters through 1 end without cutting all the way through the other end. You want the lemon to open out like a flower, but not to separate. Place the lemon on a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, spread quarters open and sprinkle flesh with a heaping tablespoon of kosher salt; put the lemon into the jar. Continue with remaining lemons, sprinkling salt on each. Pack the lemons in the jar tightly, filling it to the top (you may need more or less than 6 lemons, depending on their size). When you reach the top, lift the parchment and pour the excess salt from it into the jar of lemons.
- Slide the bay leaves down opposite sides of the jar. Juice the remaining lemons 1 by 1, adding juice to the jar, until it reaches the top. Seal jar, shake well, and let stand at room temperature, shaking well every 12 hours, for 1 week. After 1 week, transfer jar to the refrigerator, continuing to shake every day. Lemons are preserved after 3 weeks and keep up to several months in the refrigerator.
- To use lemons, pull out as needed and scrape away pulp. Dice peel and use as a condiment.
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW
I saw a version of this stew prepared on the UK tv show "Come Dine with Me," as made by Nathalie, the week's winner. The online version of the recipe was a bit different from how she prepared it on tv, so I followed what I saw her do, rather than what was online, and the results were amazing. No wonder the guests voted for her to win and went back for second helpings! The cut of lamb she used was neck fillet, which comes out very tender in slow cooking... if you can't get that cut, use shoulder meat, but not leg or it will get stringy. She used packets of ASDA brand Reason to Season Moroccan Lamb, I used real Ras al Hanout, which I added very liberally. I gave a measurement as a guess, but I didn't measure the seasoning accurately. My Ras al Hanout did not contain any salt, so I did need to add some salt as well, I think the packets she used came pre-salted however. I used salt only after browning the meat, and then again after the stew was ready.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown the meat chunks in a large skilllet with a small amount of olive oil, adding some minced garlic.
- Pour the pan contents into a large metal lasagna pan, then place the slivered onions on top, and add the Moroccan seasoning packet (or maybe 2) or a hearty amount of Ras al Hanout (I also added a bit of salt here), the courgettes, mushrooms,the drained chickpeas, pour tomatoes & their juice on top, then squirt ribbons of tomato paste across the top.
- Give it all a good stir, then cover tightly with foil or pan lid.
- Bake in a preheated 375 F oven (gas mark 5 , 190 C, 170 C Fan) for 2 hours, no peeking.
- After 2 hours, remove the lid, stir and taste for seasonings, adding more salt and additional seasoning until it is to your liking.
- On the show, this was served this with "Sammy's Couscous - Sundried Tomato and Mediterranean Herb", ignoring the package instructions and dumping the whole box into a bowl, covering with 1 pint of boiling water, stirring, let sit a few minutes, stirring again, then sauteeing in some butter in a skillet before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.7, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 152.7, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3.8
SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN LAMB STEW
Warm up with our easy slow cooker lamb stew, with aromatic spices and bags of flavour. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish takes just 10 minutes to prep
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 9h10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Set the slow cooker to low. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and brown the lamb in batches, transferring to the slow cooker as you go. Add the remaining oil and the onions to the pan and cook for 8-10 mins until softened. Tip in the garlic and ginger and stir for 1-2 mins, then add the spices, preserved lemon and tomato purée. Warm through, then tip into the slow cooker. Swirl some water around the pan, then pour into the slow cooker along with the stock. Season, cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
- Once the meat is really tender, turn the heat up to high. Add the honey, lemon and olives and cook for 20-30 mins. Top with the herbs and serve with couscous or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- When selecting lamb, choose pieces with good marbling, as this will ensure a more flavorful and tender stew.
- Trim any excess fat from the lamb before cooking, as this will help to reduce the overall fattiness of the stew.
- Brown the lamb in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat before adding the remaining ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming tough.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the stew, such as cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. These spices will give the stew a warm and flavorful broth.
- Add vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, and onions. These vegetables will add flavor and texture to the stew.
- Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serve the stew over rice or couscous, and garnish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or mint.
Conclusion:
Moroccan lamb stew is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of lamb, spices, and vegetables creates a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Moroccan lamb stew a try. You won't be disappointed!
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