Description
Indulge in the flavors of Morocco with this Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots. This dish combines tender lamb with sweet apricots and a medley of aromatic spices, delivering a delightful culinary experience that’s perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With minimal prep time required, you can set it in your slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in a warming meal that transports your taste buds straight to North Africa. The rich flavors and comforting textures make it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ras el hanout spice mix
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups lamb or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create a spice paste.
- Coat the lamb cubes with the spice paste and marinate for at least one hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker; layer marinated lamb on top.
- Add chopped carrots, chickpeas, and dried apricots over the lamb.
- Mix broth with tomato paste in a separate bowl, then pour over all ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 7-8 hours until lamb is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg