Moroccan Lamb Stew | Slow Cooked Lamb with Apricots and Garbanzos | One Pot Dinner Recipe #lambstew

This slow cooked lamb stew is a comforting and warming winter dish. An easy one pot recipe, this stew is loaded with a sweet and savory flavor from the traditional Moroccan spices infused with apricots, carrots, potatoes and the chunks of tender lamb.

Makes approximately 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lb boneless leg of lamb, cut into cubes
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 carrots, in chunks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoon ras el hanout spice blend
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 can of chopped tomatoes
3 cups beef broth (low sodium)
1 can chickpeas, washed and drained

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
2. In a large Dutch oven or ovenproof saucepan, add olive oil.
3. Add in chopped onions and sauté until light golden color.
4. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add salt, pepper, and chopped garlic. Cook for a further minute.
6. Transfer the sautéed vegetables into a dish.
7. In the same pan, add more olive oil.
8. Add in the cubed lamb.
9. Seal and brown the lamb for 5 minutes.
10. Add salt and pepper.
11. Add in the seasonings: cinnamon, bay leaf, all spice,
ground ginger, ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend), chopped dried apricots
12. Add the vegetables back into the pan, cook for a further 2 minutes.
13. Add in the canned tomatoes, stir.
14. Add in the beef stock and bring to a boil.
15. When the liquid is boiling, cover with the lid and transfer to the heated oven.
16. Leave to slow cook in the oven for one hour.
17. Remove stew from the oven and stir in the chickpeas (garbanzo beans).
18. If the stew needs more liquid, stir in a cup of hot water.
19. Place lid on pan and place back in the oven for 20 minutes.
20. Remove from oven, allow to cool a little before serving.

Serve with fresh pita bread, rice or couscous.

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