Best 9 Spiced Lamb Stew With Apricots Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Middle East with this delectable spiced lamb stew with apricots, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends savory and sweet notes. This hearty stew is a symphony of tender lamb, succulent apricots, and a medley of aromatic spices that will transport your taste buds to a vibrant souk. The lamb, slow-cooked to perfection, falls apart effortlessly, while the apricots add a touch of sweetness and a delightful textural contrast. Each spoonful of this stew is a harmonious blend of flavors, complemented by the richness of the broth and the subtle warmth of the spices. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing cucumber yogurt salad with a hint of mint, perfect for balancing the richness of the stew, and a fluffy saffron rice that soaks up all the delicious juices. Embark on a culinary journey with this spiced lamb stew with apricots, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

LAMB & APRICOT STEW



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A fruity and warming Middle Eastern tagine to be served with couscous and herbs - a speedy casserole with plenty of flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
250g stewing lamb pieces
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 tsp ras-el-hanout , Berber or other Middle Eastern spice mix
1 tbsp tomato purée
5 soft dried apricots , halved
300ml vegetable or chicken stock
cooked couscous , mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil. Season the meat and fry briefly until browned. Remove from the pan and add the remaining oil. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and fry with a little seasoning. Cook for 5 mins until soft, then add the spice mix, tomato purée, apricots and stock, and return the lamb to the pan. Simmer gently for 25 mins. Serve with warm couscous, mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.69 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS



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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

2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup dried apricots, halved
2 (3 inch) orange peel strips
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

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

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

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

LAMB WITH APRICOTS



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When I was a new bride, I decided to prepare a special Hanukkah for my husband, David, and me to share. The star was this lamb entree, which had been one of my favorites when I was growing up. Dried apricots add a touch of sweetness to the tender lamb, which is gently spiced.-Rachel Delano, Tappahannock, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 boneless lamb shoulder roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cubed
1 teaspoon each ground cumin, cinnamon and coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the lamb and seasonings. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is browned. Add apricots, orange juice, almonds and orange zest. , Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LAMB TAGINE



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The word "tagine" refers to both a North African cooking pot with a conical lid, and the aromatic stew traditionally cooked inside. Tagine, the stew, classically incorporates savory and sweet ingredients to make a complex dish with a richly spiced sauce. Here, dried apricots, cinnamon, nutmeg and a sprinkling of almonds toasted in butter provide the sweetness, while lamb, saffron, turmeric, tomato paste and a bright garnish of scallions, herbs and lemon juice make it deeply savory. If you have a tagine, the pot, feel free to use it here. Otherwise, a Dutch oven or a different large pot with a tightfitting lid will work well. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 pounds bone-in lamb stew meat or lamb neck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 3/4 cups lamb or chicken stock
5 ounces (1 cup) dried apricots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 small cinnamon sticks
Large pinch saffron
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Fresh lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lamb and 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • In a small pot, bring stock to a boil. Remove from heat, add apricots, and let sit at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a tagine, Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid, warm 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, add lamb to pot, leaving room around each piece (this will help them brown). Cook until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pieces to a plate as they brown.
  • Drain fat, if necessary, leaving just enough to coat the bottom of the pot. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, ginger, 1 cinnamon stick and the spices, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lamb and any juices on the plate, the apricots and stock, and half the cilantro. Cover pot with foil and then its lid, and cook in oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lamb is tender, turning it occasionally. (If using a tagine, you don't need to use foil.) Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat butter and 1 cinnamon stick over medium heat. Add almonds and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
  • To serve, transfer lamb and juices to a serving platter. Top with toasted almonds and any butter left in the small skillet, scallions, parsley and remaining cilantro. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice to taste. Serve with flatbread or couscous, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS



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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter
2 pounds lean lamb, cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups boiling lamb stock or water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup seedless raisins
16 dried apricot halves

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a deep pot, add the lamb and brown it on all sides (about 10 minutes). Add the onions and cook until transparent. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and boiling lamb stock, stir, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add the cinnamon, raisins and apricots, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Serve with pilaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1149, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 116 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 61 grams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH APRICOTS, ALMONDS & MINT



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This hearty and healthy stew is perfect to share with your friends and family

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp olive oil
550g lean lamb, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
700ml lamb or chicken stock
grated zest and juice 1 orange
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp clear honey
175g ready-to-eat dried apricots
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
25g ground almonds
25g toasted flaked almonds
steamed broccoli and couscous, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole. Add the lamb and cook over a medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until evenly browned, stirring often. Remove the lamb to a plate, using a slotted spoon.
  • Stir the onion and garlic into the casserole and cook gently for 5 minutes until softened. Return the lamb to the pot. Add the stock, zest and juice, cinnamon, honey and salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and cook gently for 1 hour.
  • Add the apricots and two-thirds of the mint and cook for 30 minutes until the lamb is tender. Stir in the ground almonds to thicken the sauce. Serve with the remaining mint and toasted almonds scattered over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Protein 34 grams protein

SPICY LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS AND CARDAMOM



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Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cayenne pepper enhance this North African-style dish. Serve the stew over the Saffron-Cardamom Rice or plain basmati rice.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Fruit     Ginger     Lamb     Onion     Stew     Dinner     Apricot     Meat     Winter     Clove     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder o-bone (round-bone) chops, trimmed, boned, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 cup water
2/3 cup dried apricots, quartered
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add lamb and toss to coat. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Add lamb and sprinkle with salt. Sauté until brown, about 5 minutes. Add minced ginger and stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lamb is tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Add apricots to pot and simmer uncovered until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Season to taste with salt. Divide stew among 4 bowls.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lamb: Look for lamb shoulder or leg, as these cuts are well-suited for stewing and will become tender and flavorful during the cooking process.
  • Brown the lamb before stewing: Browning the lamb in a hot pan before adding it to the stew pot helps to develop its flavor and create a rich, caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of spices: This recipe calls for a blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric, but you can adjust the spices to your own taste. Other good options include garam masala, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  • Add dried apricots: Dried apricots add a sweet and tangy flavor to the stew. They also help to thicken the sauce.
  • Simmer the stew low and slow: The longer the stew simmers, the more tender the lamb will become. Aim to simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the lamb is fall-apart tender.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, add a pop of color and flavor to the finished dish.

Conclusion:

This spiced lamb stew with apricots is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The lamb is tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and aromatic, and the dried apricots add a touch of sweetness and tang. Serve this stew with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

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