Description
A flavorful and tender lamb dish braised with Moroccan spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the lamb shanks on all sides.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the spices: cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and paprika, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, apricots, honey, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the lamb is tender.
- Remove from the oven and stir in toasted almonds and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or crusty bread.
- This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated.
- Adjust spices to taste for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: braise
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shank
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg