Best 5 Slow Cooker Spiced Lamb Tagine Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant heart of Morocco with our tantalizing slow-cooker spiced lamb tagine recipe. This traditional dish, hailing from the bustling souks of Marrakech, is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the enchanting land of Morocco. Our recipe features succulent lamb shoulder, slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of aromatic spices, dried fruits, and vegetables. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine.

In addition to the classic lamb tagine, we present a delightful array of tagine variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our hearty vegetable tagine brims with an array of colorful vegetables, chickpeas, and a medley of spices, offering a vibrant and wholesome meal. Seafood enthusiasts will relish our exquisite fish tagine, where tender fish fillets are lovingly enveloped in a flavorful broth infused with saffron, ginger, and aromatic herbs. And for those with a sweet tooth, our irresistible dessert tagine tantalizes with a symphony of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, creating an unforgettable ending to your Moroccan feast.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER LAMB TAGINE



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Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine is a great Moroccan slow cooked lamb dish that is perfect for a cold winter's day!

Provided by Dave

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 17

500 g lamb neck
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (roughly chopped)
2 carrots (quartered lengthways and chopped)
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried coriander
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
400 g chopped tomatoes (1 tin)
250 ml chicken stock
200 g dried apricots
1 tbsp fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
400 g chickpeas (1 tin)
1 cinnamon stick
fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Chop the lamb into 3cm (1¼ inch) chunks, removing any excess fat.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, then brown the lamb on all sides and transfer to the slow cooker. In the same pan, add the onions and carrots and fry for a few minutes until the carrots are starting to brown, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add all of the dried spices, salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes, stock, apricots, fresh ginger, garlic, chickpeas and cinnamon stick to the slow cooker, then stir well.
  • Cook for 4 hours on high, or 6 hours on low.
  • Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 443 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER LAMB TAGINE



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Cook something hearty and exotic for the family when it's cold outside, like our lamb tagine. If you can't get dried cherries, use apricots or prunes instead

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

900g lamb shoulder, neck or leg, cut into chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, cut into chunks
2 tsp ras-el-hanout
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 chicken or lamb stock cube or stock pot
1 sweet potato, cut into chunks
30g dried cherries
½ tsp honey
½ bunch coriander, chopped
couscous, to serve

Steps:

  • Fry the lamb in the oil in batches and tip it into the slow cooker. Fry the onion in the same pan for 5 mins or until it softens a little. Add the carrots and spices, stir everything together, add the tomato purée, stock and 250ml water and swirl everything around the pan. Tip into the slow cooker. Add the sweet potato, dried cherries, honey and another 500ml water.
  • Cook on low for 8 hrs or high for 4 hrs. Stir in the coriander and serve with couscous. Leave to cool before freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER LAMB AND APRICOT TAGINE



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The conical lid of Moroccan tagine (earthenware cooking dish) is designed to retain all the cooking steam, which helps cook meat to a mouth-watering tenderness. The slow cooker works exactly the same way. If you haven't got a slow cooker, follow the same steps below, but cook the onion and garlic in a large saucepan and add the other ingredients to it. Bring to the boil, then cook gently for 2 hours until tender before adding the apricots for a further 30 minutes of cooking.

Yield Serves: 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

675g (1Ib 8oz) Simon Howie diced lamb
2 tsp each of ground cumin, coriander and ginger
1 tbsp clear honey
25g (1oz) butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 small cinnamon stick, broken
150g (5oz) ready-to-eat dried apricots
25g (1oz) blanched almonds, toasted
2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Method 1. Put the slow cooker on 'High' setting to preheat for 20 minutes while you prepare the tagine. 2. Put the lamb in a bow and mix in the ground spices, salt and pepper, and honey. 3. Heat the butter with the oil in a large frying pan until bubbling and fry the garlic and onion for 5 minutes. Add the spiced lamb and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes until lightly browned all over. 4. Transfer all the pan contents to the slow cooker dish and add the cinnamon stick. Pour over 300ml (½ pt) hot water. Put the cooker lid securely on top, reduce the setting to 'Low' and cook for 5 hours. 5. Remove the lid and stir in the apricots. Re-cover with the lid and continue to cook for a further 1 hour. Discard the cinnamon stick. 6. To serve, ladle the lamb and apricots over freshly cooked cous cous, and sprinkle with almonds and freshly chopped coriander. Serve the tasty cooking juices separately as gravy.

TANGY LAMB TAGINE



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I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan spices. It's a wonderful way to use lamb, and it's easy to make in the slow cooker. The stew tastes even better served a day or two later, when the flavors have really had a chance to meld. -Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sweet vermouth
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 2 tablespoons oil in batches. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., In the Dutch oven, saute the carrots, onions, garlic and lemon zest in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon, cumin and paprika; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add to slow cooker., Stir in the broth, vermouth, honey and dates. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lamb is tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED LAMB TAGINE



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Bring the flavors of Africa to your dinner table with this slow cooked lamb tagine. A spiced dish made using Progresso® chicken broth.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lamb or beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 cup pitted dried plums
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Toasted sliced almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle lamb with 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, the turmeric and salt. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the lamb; cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove lamb with slotted spoon; place in slow cooker. Repeat with remaining lamb.
  • Discard any remaining drippings from skillet, leaving brown particles in skillet. Add 1/2 cup of the broth to skillet, scraping to loosen particles; cook 1 minute. Pour into slow cooker. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, remaining 1 cup broth, the onions, plums, honey, tomato paste and carrots.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or until lamb is tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb: Opt for lamb shoulder or leg cuts, as they are more flavorful and tender when slow-cooked.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: Make sure there is enough space for the lamb to cook evenly and for the liquids to circulate.
  • Sear the lamb before slow-cooking: Searing adds flavor and helps create a crispy outer layer.
  • Use a variety of spices: Experiment with different spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon to create a flavorful tagine.
  • Add vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition: Carrots, onions, and tomatoes are classic additions to lamb tagine.
  • Use bone-in lamb for a richer flavor: The bones add depth of flavor to the tagine.
  • Serve with couscous or rice: These grains are perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce from the tagine.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker spiced lamb tagine is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a tender and succulent lamb dish that is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal, give this recipe a try!

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