Moroccan Lamb Stew With Noodles Recipes

HARIRA - MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, margarine, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat.
• Stir frequently for 5 minutes.
• Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
• Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
• About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente).
• Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

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!

MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Combine salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl.
• Add the lamb and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium high heat.
• Working in batches, add lamb to the pot and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes for each batch.
• Return all the lamb to the pot.
• Add onion, garlic and ginger to the stew and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the wine and orange juice and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 1 hours and 30 minutes, stirring every once in a while.
• Grate the peel from the orange and set aside.
• Segment the orange cutting off all the bitter white pith, and chop coarsely.
• Add oranges and grated peel to lamb, cooking about 20 more minutes.
• Stir in the parsley and honey, and more salt and pepper to your taste.

MAKE-AHEAD MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the ground lamb. For most flavorful results, allow mixture to rest, refrigerated, overnight.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix the spiced lamb mixture to the onions. Cook and stir until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the beef broth, chicken broth, and consomme into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, honey, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, dried apricots and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer stew for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender. Season with black pepper to taste.

MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a very large pot.
• Add the meat, ginger, mustard, coriander, cinnamon and sugar. Brown lightly.
• Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the soy sauces, sweet Thai chilli sauce, stock and honey. Bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and replensh liquids as necessary with water.
• Add the butternut & sweetpotato and cook for a further 15 - 20 minutes or until cooked through and tender.
• Check and adjsut seasoning. Use the cornflour to thicken only if necessary.
• Sprinkle with parsley to garnish and serve with brown rice, couscous or a selection of steamed vegetables.