20-Min Spiced Lamb & Apricot Tagine
Tender lamb seared and simmered with warm Moroccan spices, dried apricots, and soft vegetables in one skillet. Feels like a weekend project but tastes like you spent hours.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
- ½ cup dried apricots, halved
- 2 tsp Moroccan spice blend (cumin, cinnamon, ginger, coriander)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Brown lamb in batches without stirring, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add onion and carrot to the skillet, cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Stir in spice blend until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add broth, apricots, honey, and lamb back to the pan.
- 5
Cover and simmer 12 minutes until lamb is tender and vegetables are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve hot, drizzled with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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