Description
Moroccan-style lamb stew is a delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of North African cuisine. This hearty dish features tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic spices such as cumin and cinnamon, along with a medley of colorful vegetables. Each bite is a flavorful journey, perfect for cozy evenings or entertaining guests. Serve it alongside fluffy couscous or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce and enhance the meal’s comforting qualities. With simple preparation steps, this Moroccan-style lamb stew will soon become a family favorite, bringing warmth and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions, mincing garlic, and slicing carrots.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown the lamb shoulder on all sides.
- Stir in carrots, diced tomatoes, cumin, and the cinnamon stick until well combined.
- Add enough water or broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours until the lamb is fork-tender.
- For the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir in rinsed chickpeas. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg