Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
This Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots is a flavorful, tender, and aromatic dish that brings the exotic tastes of Morocco to your table with minimal effort.Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this tagine combines succulent lamb with sweet apricots and a blend of warming spices.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900g 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 150g 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 500ml lamb or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Toasted almonds for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper with the olive oil to form a paste.
- Coat the lamb pieces with this spice paste and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the refrigerator).
- Place the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the marinated lamb on top of the onions.
- Add the carrots, chickpeas, and apricots.
- Mix the tomato paste with the broth and pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, until the lamb is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and toasted almonds before serving.