Moroccan lamb stew

 

easy moroccan lamb stew recipe

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• Author: Suzy Karadsheh
 
• Prep Time: 15 mins
 
• Cook Time: 2 hours 15 mins
 
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
 
• Yield: Serves 6 to 7 1x

DESCRIPTION

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.

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INGREDIENTS

SCALE

• 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 (used beresta)
• 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 (used fresh plum tomatoes)
• 2 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 15-oz can chickpeas

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large Dutch oven (affiliate) or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
2. 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.
3. In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 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.
5. Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes or so.
6. 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.
7. Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of Lebanese rice, couscous, pita bread or your favorite rustic bread.
8. A simple Mediterranean salad like Fattoush makes a great starter for this hearty meal. Enjoy!

NOTES

• Crockpot Instructions: If you prefer, after step #5 is completed, transfer the lamb stew to a large slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, then stir in chickpeas and cook another 1 to 2 hours (total of up to 8 hours.) Or cook on high for 4 to 5 hours in total.
• Pressure-Cooker Instructions:Instead of using a Dutch oven or other oven-safe cooking pot, follow the steps below to sauté and braise using your pressure cooker.Then, add in all the ingredients except for the chickpeas to the pot and lock the lid in place. Cook for 30 minutes on high pressure.When the timer is up, allow the pressure to safely release for about 10 minutes before using quick-release according to the manufacturer’s directions. Add in the chickpeas and cook for another 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release again according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Recommended for this Recipe: Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil; all-natural Ras El Hanout spice blend; and ground allspice.
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MUST BRAISE. Makes all the difference. 

I braised, cooked and baked a bit. left in overnight and baked again in AM.