Lamb Stew With Tomatoes Chickpeas And Spices Recipes

EASY MOROCCAN LAMB STEW RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven (affiliate) or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
• In the heated oil, saute the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4 minutes or so. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pot and set aside briefly.
• In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
• Turn heat to medium-high and return the sauteed vegetables to the pot. Add the dried apricots, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and spices and stir to coat.
• Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes or so.
• Cover the pot and place in the 350 degrees F heated-oven for 1 ½ hours (check partway through to add water or broth if needed). Now stir in the chickpeas, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of Lebanese rice, couscous, pita bread or your favorite rustic bread.
• A simple Mediterranean salad like Fattoush makes a great starter for this hearty meal. Enjoy!

LAMB STEW WITH TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS AND SPICES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250.
• Toss lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbls oil in dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown lamb on all sides in two batches. Set aside on plate.
• Add onions to Dutch oven and saute until softened. Add garlic and cook an additional 30s.
• Stir in flour and cook until lightly colored (1-2 min).
• Add stock and deglaze pan.
• Add tomatoes and spices and bring to simmer before adding lamb and returing to simmer.
• Cover and place in oven until meat is almost tender (1 3/4 - 2 1/4 hours).
• Add chickpeas and return to oven until meat is tender and chicpeas are heated through (about 15 min).
• Can be cooled, covered and refrigerated up tp 3 days before reheating on stovetop.
• Stir in parsley, discard bay leaves and adjust seasoning just before serving.