Best 4 Make Ahead Moroccan Lamb Stew Recipes

**Make-Ahead Moroccan Lamb Stew: A Culinary Journey to North Africa**

With its aromatic blend of spices, tender lamb, and a rich tomato-based broth, Moroccan lamb stew is a culinary delight that transports you to the vibrant streets of North Africa. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in Moroccan cuisine and is often served during special occasions or family gatherings. The slow-cooked lamb becomes fall-off-the-bone tender, while the vegetables and spices meld together to create a symphony of flavors. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to help you recreate this authentic Moroccan dish in your own kitchen, offering a taste of North African hospitality and culinary traditions. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Morocco. This article also includes additional recipe variations, such as a vegetarian option and a simplified version for busy weeknights, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious and comforting stew.

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MAKE-AHEAD VEGETARIAN MOROCCAN STEW

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This delicious, healthy North African-inspired stew is a family favorite, served with warm bread or even over couscous. You can make the entire stew ahead of time, let it cool, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for several months. You can also chop the veggies and mix the spices ahead of time, freeze them, and assemble it with the canned ingredients the day you wish to cook it for a wonderful exotic meal in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Make-Ahead Mamas

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 cups finely shredded kale
4 (14 ounce) cans organic vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 large carrots, chopped
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
½ cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder in a large bowl.
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. Stir in kale and spice mixture; cook until kale begins to wilt and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Stir garbanzo beans, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, lentils, apricots, and honey, into the broth; bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender, about 30 minutes. Season stew with black pepper.
Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into stew and simmer thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2 calories, Carbohydrate 110.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 24 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1217.9 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

EASY MOROCCAN LAMB STEW RECIPE

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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

Ingredients

Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, cubed
6 Yukon gold potatoes (or any small potatoes), peeled, cubed
Kosher salt and pepper
2.5 lb boneless leg of American lamb, fat trimmed, cut into cubes (Or American lamb shoulder, bones removed, fat-trimmed)
3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
½ cup dried apricots
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 ½ tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp ras el hanout Moroccan spice blend (find it here)
½ tsp ground ginger
6 plum tomatoes from a can, cut in halves
2 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 15-oz can chickpeas

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

MAKE-AHEAD MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

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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

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can organic beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can organic chicken broth
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon honey
3 large carrots, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
ground black pepper, to taste

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

A VERY SPECIAL MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

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When an inexpensive cut of lamb is given exotic treatment, it becomes interesting enough to serve on special occasions. Cubes of lamb shoulder are simmered with ginger, turmeric and tomatoes, then combined with raisins and almonds. This recipe is especially good for people who like to entertain but also work full-time because it can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
4 small yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chopped parsley
salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 hard-boiled eggs
3 cups cold water
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
chopped parsley

Steps:

Wipe lamb with damp paper towels; cut into 1-1/2" cubes.
In not oil in 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven, brown lamb over medium heat, a third at a time. Turn lamb with tongs; lift out as it browns. Continue until all lamb is browned (takes about 30 minutes in all).
To drippings in Dutch oven, add onion, ginger and garlic. Saute, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup parsley, 1 t. salt, turmeric and black pepper; mix well. Return lamb to Dutch oven. Stir in tomatoes. Place a large piece of waxed paper over top of Dutch oven. Place lid over paper, letting it extend over side. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender when pierced with fork.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, cover raisins with water; let stand. Cover almonds with boiling water, and let stand 2 minutes; drain. Cool in cold water. Drain almonds; rub off skins; dry.
In 2 T. hot butter in a small skillet, saute almonds, stirring, until golden. Peel eggs and chop finely.
In medium-size saucepan with tight-fitting cover, combine 3 cups water, 1-1/2 t. salt and the butter. Bring to boiling, uncovered. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water absorbed.
Drain raisins; stir into meat mixture. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Turn into serving dish. Garnish with almonds, egg and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.1, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 162, Sodium 187.4, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 31

Tips:

To save time, trim and cut the lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes the day before and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
For a richer flavor, use bone-in lamb shoulder. The bones add depth and flavor to the stew.
If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
The stew can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat the stew over low heat until warmed through.
Serve the stew with couscous, rice, or your favorite bread.

Conclusion:

Make-ahead Moroccan lamb stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy.