Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots. This aromatic dish combines tender lamb with sweet apricots and a medley of warm spices, creating a unique sweet and savory profile that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this tagine is easy to prepare and allows the flavors to meld beautifully as it slow cooks to perfection. Serve it alongside fluffy couscous or a fresh salad for a complete meal that is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder
- 1 large onion
- 3 carrots
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp ras el hanout spice mix
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create a spice paste.
- Coat the lamb pieces in the spice paste and let marinate for at least one hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Layer sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place marinated lamb on top.
- Add carrots, chickpeas, and dried apricots over the lamb.
- Mix tomato paste with chicken broth in another bowl and pour over all ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 7–8 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and optional toasted almonds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg