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.
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LAMB-AND-APRICOT STEW
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
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
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
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
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
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
LAMB WITH APRICOTS
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
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
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
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
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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
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
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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