LAMB-AND-APRICOT STEW

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This delicious Moroccan stew gets its flavor and fragrance from sweet dried fruit and exotic hints of spicy ginger and cinnamon. Not a fan of lamb? This stew is just as tasty with beef or skinless chicken thighs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat
Salt and pepper
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 two-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup dried apricots
Toasted sliced almonds, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 9 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer lamb to a plate. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened, 5 minutes. Return lamb to pot, along with tomatoes, ginger, cinnamon, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and transfer to oven; cook 45 minutes.
  • Stir in apricots, cover, and cook until lamb is tender, 45 minutes more. Serve stew sprinkled with almonds. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

DYRAPP COMEDY
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I love the simplicity of this stew. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


OctoDriver18 Random
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Matthew
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I've never made lamb stew before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The stew turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


AASHISH CENT ENTERTAINTMENT
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great way to get your vegetables in.


Eugene Martinez
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I love the combination of lamb and apricots in this stew. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'm sure to make again.


Khadka Raskoti
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This stew is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Shahid Lashari
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a success. The lamb is always tender and the apricots add a nice sweetness.


Sadia raj
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the flavors meld together.


Carrie Cato
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I love the addition of apricots to this stew. They add a nice sweetness and tartness that balances out the lamb.


linda shaheen
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting.


Kerone Rowland
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the meat is always so tender.


Chief Minion
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This is one of my favorite stew recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of lamb and apricots.


Were Jonah
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family. The apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish and the lamb was cooked to perfection.


Shamaniq Batonm
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This lamb and apricot stew is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.