Lamb Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 large onion, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Season lamb with salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and turmeric. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot. Brown the lamb on all sides, then remove.

3. 3

   Sauté the grated onion and garlic until softened.

4. 4

   Return lamb to the pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

6. 6

   Add dried apricots and honey, cook for an additional 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Toast almonds in a dry pan and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with couscous.