Description
This Lamb Shank Tagine is a Moroccan-inspired dish featuring tender, slow-braised lamb shanks in a spiced tomato sauce with dried fruits.
Ingredients
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For the Tagine:
- 2 lamb shanks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups beef or lamb broth
- ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven. Sear lamb shanks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir in spices and cook until fragrant.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot. Add tomatoes, broth, apricots, raisins, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2–3 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Stir in chickpeas and simmer for 10 more minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the lamb in spices overnight.
- Serve with couscous or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 per serving
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg