Tagine cooking is used in this traditional Moroccan lamb recipe for cubed lamb simmered in spices with onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and lemon.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr
Total Time
2 hr 45 mins
Calories
423 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place lamb and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat; set aside.
Step 2
Mix together paprika, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, cloves, and saffron in a large resealable bag. Add lamb to the bag and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb and brown well, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat to cook remaining two batches of lamb.
Step 4
Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return lamb to the pot and stir in lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Step 5
If the consistency of tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with cornstarch and water slurry during the last 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch saffron
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 carrots, peeled, cut into fourths, then sliced lengthwise into thin strips
1 (14.5 ounce) can homemade chicken broth or low-sodium canned broth
