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Fall-Apart Lamb Stew Recipe

Fall-Apart Lamb Stew Recipe

This Fall-Apart Lamb Stew Recipe is a heartwarming Moroccan delight that combines tender lamb with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, cubed
  • 6 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2.5 lb boneless leg of American lamb, fat trimmed, cut into cubes
  • 3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1.5 tsp ground allspice
  • 1.5 tsp ras el hanout Moroccan spice blend
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 6 plum tomatoes from a can, cut in halves
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. In the heated oil, sauté the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pot and set aside briefly.
  3. In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Turn heat to medium-high and return the sautéed vegetables to the pot. Add the dried apricots, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and spices and stir to coat.
  5. Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes.
  6. Cover the pot and place in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 ½ hours, checking partway through to add water or broth if needed.
  7. Stir in the chickpeas, cover, and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container. Reheat gently, adding a splash of broth if needed.

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